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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,902.88, 883,335.48 and 247,527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,902.88, 883,335.48 and 247,527.18 is: 371,282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,902.88 : 883,335.48 = 247,527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,902.88/883,335.48 = 247,527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,902.88x = 883,335.48 × 247,527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,902.88x = 218,649,540,358.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,649,540,358.35/588,902.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,282.85

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