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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,207.70, 1,314,162.51 and 244,974.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,207.70, 1,314,162.51 and 244,974.70 is: 367,420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,207.70 : 1,314,162.51 = 244,974.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,207.70/1,314,162.51 = 244,974.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,207.70x = 1,314,162.51 × 244,974.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,207.70x = 321,936,566,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,936,566,638.50/876,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,420.38

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