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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,895.38, 883,324.24 and 247,519.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,895.38, 883,324.24 and 247,519.67 is: 371,271.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,895.38 : 883,324.24 = 247,519.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,895.38/883,324.24 = 247,519.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,895.38x = 883,324.24 × 247,519.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,895.38x = 218,640,119,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,640,119,352.38/588,895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,271.58

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