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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,544.26, 874,156.05 and 245,564.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,544.26, 874,156.05 and 245,564.28 is: 368,489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,544.26 : 874,156.05 = 245,564.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,544.26/874,156.05 = 245,564.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,544.26x = 874,156.05 × 245,564.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,544.26x = 214,661,501,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,661,501,025.89/582,544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,489.60

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