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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,284.81, 1,315,973.52 and 246,247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,284.81, 1,315,973.52 and 246,247.83 is: 369,384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,284.81 : 1,315,973.52 = 246,247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,284.81/1,315,973.52 = 246,247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,284.81x = 1,315,973.52 × 246,247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,284.81x = 324,055,623,637.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,055,623,637.46/877,284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,384.74

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