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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,873.38, 883,291.22 and 247,497.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,873.38, 883,291.22 and 247,497.66 is: 371,238.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,873.38 : 883,291.22 = 247,497.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,873.38/883,291.22 = 247,497.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,873.38x = 883,291.22 × 247,497.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,873.38x = 218,612,510,048.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,612,510,048.55/588,873.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,238.57

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