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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,871.38, 883,288.23 and 247,495.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,871.38, 883,288.23 and 247,495.67 is: 371,235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,871.38 : 883,288.23 = 247,495.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,871.38/883,288.23 = 247,495.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,871.38x = 883,288.23 × 247,495.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,871.38x = 218,610,007,870.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,610,007,870.52/588,871.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,235.58

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