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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,867.84, 883,535.04 and 215,153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,867.84, 883,535.04 and 215,153.28 is: 322,815.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,867.84 : 883,535.04 = 215,153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,867.84/883,535.04 = 215,153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,867.84x = 883,535.04 × 215,153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,867.84x = 190,095,461,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,095,461,850.93/588,867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,815.15

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