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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,539.40, 882,851.92 and 246,639.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,539.40, 882,851.92 and 246,639.64 is: 369,977.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,539.40 : 882,851.92 = 246,639.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,539.40/882,851.92 = 246,639.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,539.40x = 882,851.92 × 246,639.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,539.40x = 217,746,276,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,746,276,417.55/588,539.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,977.40

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