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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,243.46, 1,315,911.59 and 246,206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,243.46, 1,315,911.59 and 246,206.48 is: 369,322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,243.46 : 1,315,911.59 = 246,206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,243.46/1,315,911.59 = 246,206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,243.46x = 1,315,911.59 × 246,206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,243.46x = 323,985,952,754.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,985,952,754.51/877,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,322.74

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