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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,185.65, 1,315,817.36 and 246,085.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,185.65, 1,315,817.36 and 246,085.49 is: 369,139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,185.65 : 1,315,817.36 = 246,085.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,185.65/1,315,817.36 = 246,085.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,185.65x = 1,315,817.36 × 246,085.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,185.65x = 323,803,558,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,803,558,555.68/877,185.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,139.14

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