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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,942.93, 883,379.19 and 209,843.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,942.93, 883,379.19 and 209,843.56 is: 314,752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,942.93 : 883,379.19 = 209,843.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,942.93/883,379.19 = 209,843.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,942.93x = 883,379.19 × 209,843.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,942.93x = 185,371,435,360.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,371,435,360.47/588,942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,752.80

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