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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,972.76, 873,172.40 and 245,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,972.76, 873,172.40 and 245,098.24 is: 367,737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,972.76 : 873,172.40 = 245,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,972.76/873,172.40 = 245,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,972.76x = 873,172.40 × 245,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,972.76x = 214,013,018,456.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,013,018,456.58/581,972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,737.17

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