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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,257.24, 1,315,932.20 and 246,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,257.24, 1,315,932.20 and 246,220.24 is: 369,343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,257.24 : 1,315,932.20 = 246,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,257.24/1,315,932.20 = 246,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,257.24x = 1,315,932.20 × 246,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,257.24x = 324,009,142,107.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,009,142,107.73/877,257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,343.37

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