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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,474.27, 1,316,291.73 and 246,383.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,474.27, 1,316,291.73 and 246,383.83 is: 369,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,474.27 : 1,316,291.73 = 246,383.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,474.27/1,316,291.73 = 246,383.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,474.27x = 1,316,291.73 × 246,383.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,474.27x = 324,312,997,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,312,997,834.73/877,474.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,598.30

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