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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,251.57, 875,221.82 and 246,270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,251.57, 875,221.82 and 246,270.42 is: 369,551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,251.57 : 875,221.82 = 246,270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,251.57/875,221.82 = 246,270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,251.57x = 875,221.82 × 246,270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,251.57x = 215,541,243,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,541,243,973.21/583,251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,551.07

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