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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,282.83, 873,564.38 and 245,419.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,282.83, 873,564.38 and 245,419.82 is: 368,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,282.83 : 873,564.38 = 245,419.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,282.83/873,564.38 = 245,419.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,282.83x = 873,564.38 × 245,419.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,282.83x = 214,390,017,448.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,390,017,448.45/582,282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,188.80

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