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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,112.76, 873,504.50 and 245,127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,112.76, 873,504.50 and 245,127.16 is: 367,831.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,112.76 : 873,504.50 = 245,127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,112.76/873,504.50 = 245,127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,112.76x = 873,504.50 × 245,127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,112.76x = 214,119,677,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,119,677,332.22/582,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,831.96

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