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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,474.21, 1,316,291.64 and 246,383.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,474.21, 1,316,291.64 and 246,383.77 is: 369,598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,474.21 : 1,316,291.64 = 246,383.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,474.21/1,316,291.64 = 246,383.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,474.21x = 1,316,291.64 × 246,383.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,474.21x = 324,312,892,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,312,892,468.02/877,474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,598.21

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