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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,773.39, 874,253.49 and 245,863.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,773.39, 874,253.49 and 245,863.67 is: 368,834.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,773.39 : 874,253.49 = 245,863.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,773.39/874,253.49 = 245,863.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,773.39x = 874,253.49 × 245,863.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,773.39x = 214,947,167,190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,947,167,190.44/582,773.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,834.91

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