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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,255.44, 1,315,929.60 and 246,218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,255.44, 1,315,929.60 and 246,218.48 is: 369,340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,255.44 : 1,315,929.60 = 246,218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,255.44/1,315,929.60 = 246,218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,255.44x = 1,315,929.60 × 246,218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,255.44x = 324,006,185,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,006,185,899.01/877,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,340.75

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