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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,146.45, 882,261.86 and 246,245.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,146.45, 882,261.86 and 246,245.85 is: 369,386.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,146.45 : 882,261.86 = 246,245.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,146.45/882,261.86 = 246,245.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,146.45x = 882,261.86 × 246,245.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,146.45x = 217,253,320,407.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,253,320,407.05/588,146.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,386.44

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