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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,927.18, 883,568.10 and 209,798.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,927.18, 883,568.10 and 209,798.40 is: 314,760.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,927.18 : 883,568.10 = 209,798.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,927.18/883,568.10 = 209,798.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,927.18x = 883,568.10 × 209,798.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,927.18x = 185,371,173,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,371,173,671.04/588,927.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,760.77

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