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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,228.48, 1,315,925.12 and 246,139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,228.48, 1,315,925.12 and 246,139.52 is: 369,232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,228.48 : 1,315,925.12 = 246,139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,228.48/1,315,925.12 = 246,139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,228.48x = 1,315,925.12 × 246,139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,228.48x = 323,901,177,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,901,177,392.74/877,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,232.40

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