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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,868.63, 883,284.11 and 247,492.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,868.63, 883,284.11 and 247,492.92 is: 371,231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,868.63 : 883,284.11 = 247,492.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,868.63/883,284.11 = 247,492.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,868.63x = 883,284.11 × 247,492.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,868.63x = 218,606,563,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,606,563,573.50/588,868.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,231.46

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