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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,310.70, 884,030.85 and 215,414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,310.70, 884,030.85 and 215,414.70 is: 323,145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,310.70 : 884,030.85 = 215,414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,310.70/884,030.85 = 215,414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,310.70x = 884,030.85 × 215,414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,310.70x = 190,433,240,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,433,240,343.50/589,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,145.74

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