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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,288, 1,314,300.16 and 245,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,288, 1,314,300.16 and 245,120 is: 367,643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,288 : 1,314,300.16 = 245,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,288/1,314,300.16 = 245,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,288x = 1,314,300.16 × 245,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,288x = 322,161,255,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,161,255,219.20/876,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,643.12

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