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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,869.13, 883,284.86 and 247,493.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,869.13, 883,284.86 and 247,493.42 is: 371,232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,869.13 : 883,284.86 = 247,493.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,869.13/883,284.86 = 247,493.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,869.13x = 883,284.86 × 247,493.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,869.13x = 218,607,190,835.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,607,190,835.62/588,869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,232.21

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