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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,007.20, 873,010.80 and 245,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,007.20, 873,010.80 and 245,427.90 is: 368,141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,007.20 : 873,010.80 = 245,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,007.20/873,010.80 = 245,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,007.20x = 873,010.80 × 245,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,007.20x = 214,261,207,321.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,261,207,321.32/582,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,141.85

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