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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,540.40, 882,853.42 and 246,640.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,540.40, 882,853.42 and 246,640.64 is: 369,978.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,540.40 : 882,853.42 = 246,640.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,540.40/882,853.42 = 246,640.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,540.40x = 882,853.42 × 246,640.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,540.40x = 217,747,532,534.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,747,532,534.99/588,540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,978.90

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