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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,259.70, 874,983.78 and 246,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,259.70, 874,983.78 and 246,351 is: 369,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,259.70 : 874,983.78 = 246,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,259.70/874,983.78 = 246,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,259.70x = 874,983.78 × 246,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,259.70x = 215,553,129,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,553,129,186.78/583,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,566.30

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