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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,878.64, 883,299.12 and 247,502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,878.64, 883,299.12 and 247,502.92 is: 371,246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,878.64 : 883,299.12 = 247,502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,878.64/883,299.12 = 247,502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,878.64x = 883,299.12 × 247,502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,878.64x = 218,619,111,433.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,619,111,433.43/588,878.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,246.46

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