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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,101.76, 873,488 and 245,116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,101.76, 873,488 and 245,116.16 is: 367,815.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,101.76 : 873,488 = 245,116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,101.76/873,488 = 245,116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,101.76x = 873,488 × 245,116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,101.76x = 214,106,024,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,106,024,366.08/582,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,815.46

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