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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,512.52, 1,314,666.72 and 245,477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,512.52, 1,314,666.72 and 245,477.16 is: 368,187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,512.52 : 1,314,666.72 = 245,477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,512.52/1,314,666.72 = 245,477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,512.52x = 1,314,666.72 × 245,477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,512.52x = 322,720,652,772.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,720,652,772.12/876,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,187.16

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