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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,251.94, 875,222.37 and 246,270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,251.94, 875,222.37 and 246,270.79 is: 369,551.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,251.94 : 875,222.37 = 246,270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,251.94/875,222.37 = 246,270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,251.94x = 875,222.37 × 246,270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,251.94x = 215,541,702,297.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,541,702,297.52/583,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,551.63

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