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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,863.35, 882,812.29 and 209,568.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,863.35, 882,812.29 and 209,568.10 is: 314,180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,863.35 : 882,812.29 = 209,568.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,863.35/882,812.29 = 209,568.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,863.35x = 882,812.29 × 209,568.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,863.35x = 185,009,294,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,009,294,271.95/588,863.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,180.35

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