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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,868.12, 883,316.70 and 214,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,868.12, 883,316.70 and 214,891 is: 322,341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,868.12 : 883,316.70 = 214,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,868.12/883,316.70 = 214,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,868.12x = 883,316.70 × 214,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,868.12x = 189,816,808,979.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,816,808,979.70/588,868.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,341.80

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