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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,471, 883,047 and 246,883.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,471, 883,047 and 246,883.82 is: 370,468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,471 : 883,047 = 246,883.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,471/883,047 = 246,883.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,471x = 883,047 × 246,883.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,471x = 218,010,016,599.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,010,016,599.54/588,471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,468.58

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