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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,113.46, 881,563.30 and 246,755.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,113.46, 881,563.30 and 246,755.12 is: 369,878.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,113.46 : 881,563.30 = 246,755.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,113.46/881,563.30 = 246,755.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,113.46x = 881,563.30 × 246,755.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,113.46x = 217,530,253,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,530,253,779.72/588,113.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,878.04

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