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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,311.70, 884,032.35 and 215,415.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,311.70, 884,032.35 and 215,415.70 is: 323,147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,311.70 : 884,032.35 = 215,415.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,311.70/884,032.35 = 215,415.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,311.70x = 884,032.35 × 215,415.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,311.70x = 190,434,447,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,434,447,497.90/589,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,147.24

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