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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,242.95, 1,315,910.83 and 246,205.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,242.95, 1,315,910.83 and 246,205.97 is: 369,321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,242.95 : 1,315,910.83 = 246,205.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,242.95/1,315,910.83 = 246,205.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,242.95x = 1,315,910.83 × 246,205.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,242.95x = 323,985,102,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,985,102,333.66/877,242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,321.98

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