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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,256.70, 874,979.28 and 246,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,256.70, 874,979.28 and 246,348 is: 369,561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,256.70 : 874,979.28 = 246,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,256.70/874,979.28 = 246,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,256.70x = 874,979.28 × 246,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,256.70x = 215,549,395,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,549,395,669.44/583,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,561.80

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