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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,902.38, 883,334.73 and 247,526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,902.38, 883,334.73 and 247,526.68 is: 371,282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,902.38 : 883,334.73 = 247,526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,902.38/883,334.73 = 247,526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,902.38x = 883,334.73 × 247,526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,902.38x = 218,648,913,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,648,913,045.60/588,902.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,282.10

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