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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,771.89, 874,251.24 and 245,862.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,771.89, 874,251.24 and 245,862.17 is: 368,832.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,771.89 : 874,251.24 = 245,862.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,771.89/874,251.24 = 245,862.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,771.89x = 874,251.24 × 245,862.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,771.89x = 214,945,302,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,945,302,620.34/582,771.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,832.66

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