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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,923.16, 883,562.08 and 209,794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,923.16, 883,562.08 and 209,794.40 is: 314,754.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,923.16 : 883,562.08 = 209,794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,923.16/883,562.08 = 209,794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,923.16x = 883,562.08 × 209,794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,923.16x = 185,366,376,436.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,366,376,436.35/588,923.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,754.77

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