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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,392.91, 873,903.27 and 245,666.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,392.91, 873,903.27 and 245,666.88 is: 368,632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,392.91 : 873,903.27 = 245,666.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,392.91/873,903.27 = 245,666.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,392.91x = 873,903.27 × 245,666.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,392.91x = 214,689,089,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,689,089,762.70/582,392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,632.73

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