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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,484.59, 875,016.48 and 246,551.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,484.59, 875,016.48 and 246,551.36 is: 369,738.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,484.59 : 875,016.48 = 246,551.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,484.59/875,016.48 = 246,551.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,484.59x = 875,016.48 × 246,551.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,484.59x = 215,736,502,501.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,736,502,501.51/583,484.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,738.13

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