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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,283.83, 873,565.88 and 245,420.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,283.83, 873,565.88 and 245,420.82 is: 368,190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,283.83 : 873,565.88 = 245,420.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,283.83/873,565.88 = 245,420.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,283.83x = 873,565.88 × 245,420.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,283.83x = 214,391,254,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,391,254,593.62/582,283.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,190.29

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