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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,127.62, 880,862.14 and 245,732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,127.62, 880,862.14 and 245,732.14 is: 368,669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,127.62 : 880,862.14 = 245,732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,127.62/880,862.14 = 245,732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,127.62x = 880,862.14 × 245,732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,127.62x = 216,456,138,707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,456,138,707.18/587,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,669.66

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