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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,002.70, 873,004.05 and 245,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,002.70, 873,004.05 and 245,423.40 is: 368,135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,002.70 : 873,004.05 = 245,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,002.70/873,004.05 = 245,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,002.70x = 873,004.05 × 245,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,002.70x = 214,255,622,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,255,622,164.77/582,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,135.10

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