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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,124.88, 880,858.04 and 245,729.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,124.88, 880,858.04 and 245,729.39 is: 368,665.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,124.88 : 880,858.04 = 245,729.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,124.88/880,858.04 = 245,729.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,124.88x = 880,858.04 × 245,729.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,124.88x = 216,452,703,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,452,703,212.86/587,124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,665.53

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