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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,524.65, 873,906.14 and 245,565.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,524.65, 873,906.14 and 245,565.37 is: 368,398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,524.65 : 873,906.14 = 245,565.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,524.65/873,906.14 = 245,565.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,524.65x = 873,906.14 × 245,565.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,524.65x = 214,601,084,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,601,084,614.37/582,524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,398.29

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