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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,601.76, 874,242.32 and 245,621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,601.76, 874,242.32 and 245,621.76 is: 368,575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,601.76 : 874,242.32 = 245,621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,601.76/874,242.32 = 245,621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,601.76x = 874,242.32 × 245,621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,601.76x = 214,732,937,304.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,732,937,304.88/582,601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,575.85

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