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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,896.38, 883,325.74 and 247,520.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,896.38, 883,325.74 and 247,520.67 is: 371,273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,896.38 : 883,325.74 = 247,520.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,896.38/883,325.74 = 247,520.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,896.38x = 883,325.74 × 247,520.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,896.38x = 218,641,378,993.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,641,378,993.05/588,896.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,273.09

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