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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,867.88, 883,282.99 and 247,492.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,867.88, 883,282.99 and 247,492.17 is: 371,230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,867.88 : 883,282.99 = 247,492.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,867.88/883,282.99 = 247,492.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,867.88x = 883,282.99 × 247,492.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,867.88x = 218,605,623,919.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,605,623,919.19/588,867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,230.34

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