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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,349.82, 881,690.37 and 246,424.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,349.82, 881,690.37 and 246,424.85 is: 369,287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,349.82 : 881,690.37 = 246,424.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,349.82/881,690.37 = 246,424.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,349.82x = 881,690.37 × 246,424.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,349.82x = 217,270,412,765.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,270,412,765.24/588,349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,287.81

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