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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,030.06, 879,930.52 and 245,669.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,030.06, 879,930.52 and 245,669.07 is: 368,246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,030.06 : 879,930.52 = 245,669.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,030.06/879,930.52 = 245,669.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,030.06x = 879,930.52 × 245,669.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,030.06x = 216,171,712,513.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,171,712,513.02/587,030.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,246.41

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