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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,947.88, 883,425.18 and 209,883.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,947.88, 883,425.18 and 209,883.17 is: 314,825.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,947.88 : 883,425.18 = 209,883.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,947.88/883,425.18 = 209,883.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,947.88x = 883,425.18 × 209,883.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,947.88x = 185,416,075,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,416,075,262.58/588,947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,825.95

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