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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,124.62, 880,857.64 and 245,729.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,124.62, 880,857.64 and 245,729.14 is: 368,665.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,124.62 : 880,857.64 = 245,729.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,124.62/880,857.64 = 245,729.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,124.62x = 880,857.64 × 245,729.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,124.62x = 216,452,390,339.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,452,390,339.63/587,124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,665.16

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