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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,242.92, 882,404.91 and 246,342.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,242.92, 882,404.91 and 246,342.10 is: 369,530.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,242.92 : 882,404.91 = 246,342.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,242.92/882,404.91 = 246,342.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,242.92x = 882,404.91 × 246,342.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,242.92x = 217,373,476,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,373,476,373.70/588,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,530.12

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