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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,144.03, 882,258.21 and 246,243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,144.03, 882,258.21 and 246,243.41 is: 369,382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,144.03 : 882,258.21 = 246,243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,144.03/882,258.21 = 246,243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,144.03x = 882,258.21 × 246,243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,144.03x = 217,250,265,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,250,265,719.61/588,144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,382.76

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