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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,146.03, 882,261.21 and 246,245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,146.03, 882,261.21 and 246,245.41 is: 369,385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,146.03 : 882,261.21 = 246,245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,146.03/882,261.21 = 246,245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,146.03x = 882,261.21 × 246,245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,146.03x = 217,252,773,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,252,773,383.55/588,146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,385.77

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