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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,861.60, 882,809.66 and 209,566.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,861.60, 882,809.66 and 209,566.34 is: 314,177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,861.60 : 882,809.66 = 209,566.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,861.60/882,809.66 = 209,566.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,861.60x = 882,809.66 × 209,566.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,861.60x = 185,007,189,362.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,007,189,362.84/588,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,177.71

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