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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,958.63, 883,536.35 and 210,097.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,958.63, 883,536.35 and 210,097.78 is: 315,181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,958.63 : 883,536.35 = 210,097.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,958.63/883,536.35 = 210,097.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,958.63x = 883,536.35 × 210,097.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,958.63x = 185,629,022,424.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,629,022,424.97/588,958.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,181.77

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