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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,868.13, 883,283.36 and 247,492.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,868.13, 883,283.36 and 247,492.42 is: 371,230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,868.13 : 883,283.36 = 247,492.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,868.13/883,283.36 = 247,492.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,868.13x = 883,283.36 × 247,492.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,868.13x = 218,605,931,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,605,931,895.71/588,868.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,230.71

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