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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,651.12, 879,180.72 and 249,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,651.12, 879,180.72 and 249,268.72 is: 373,564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,651.12 : 879,180.72 = 249,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,651.12/879,180.72 = 249,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,651.12x = 879,180.72 × 249,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,651.12x = 219,152,252,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,152,252,723.08/586,651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,564.88

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