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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,915.36, 883,429.20 and 214,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,915.36, 883,429.20 and 214,849.44 is: 322,294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,915.36 : 883,429.20 = 214,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,915.36/883,429.20 = 214,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,915.36x = 883,429.20 × 214,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,915.36x = 189,804,268,899.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,804,268,899.65/588,915.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,294.65

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