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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,197.47, 885,344.94 and 248,739.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,197.47, 885,344.94 and 248,739.54 is: 373,129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,197.47 : 885,344.94 = 248,739.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,197.47/885,344.94 = 248,739.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,197.47x = 885,344.94 × 248,739.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,197.47x = 220,220,293,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,220,293,116.93/590,197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,129.85

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