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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,869.63, 883,285.61 and 247,493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,869.63, 883,285.61 and 247,493.92 is: 371,232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,869.63 : 883,285.61 = 247,493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,869.63/883,285.61 = 247,493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,869.63x = 883,285.61 × 247,493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,869.63x = 218,607,818,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,607,818,098.49/588,869.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,232.96

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