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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,926.98, 883,567.82 and 209,798.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,926.98, 883,567.82 and 209,798.22 is: 314,760.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,926.98 : 883,567.82 = 209,798.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,926.98/883,567.82 = 209,798.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,926.98x = 883,567.82 × 209,798.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,926.98x = 185,370,955,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,370,955,885.28/588,926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,760.51

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