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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,391.28, 1,316,081.52 and 246,305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,391.28, 1,316,081.52 and 246,305.52 is: 369,456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,391.28 : 1,316,081.52 = 246,305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,391.28/1,316,081.52 = 246,305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,391.28x = 1,316,081.52 × 246,305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,391.28x = 324,158,143,145.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,158,143,145.99/877,391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,456.76

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