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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,126.62, 880,860.64 and 245,731.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,126.62, 880,860.64 and 245,731.14 is: 368,668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,126.62 : 880,860.64 = 245,731.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,126.62/880,860.64 = 245,731.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,126.62x = 880,860.64 × 245,731.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,126.62x = 216,454,889,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,454,889,248.33/587,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,668.16

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