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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,027.06, 879,926.02 and 245,666.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,027.06, 879,926.02 and 245,666.07 is: 368,241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,027.06 : 879,926.02 = 245,666.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,027.06/879,926.02 = 245,666.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,027.06x = 879,926.02 × 245,666.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,027.06x = 216,167,962,451.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,167,962,451.81/587,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,241.91

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