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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,474.71, 1,316,292.39 and 246,384.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,474.71, 1,316,292.39 and 246,384.27 is: 369,598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,474.71 : 1,316,292.39 = 246,384.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,474.71/1,316,292.39 = 246,384.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,474.71x = 1,316,292.39 × 246,384.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,474.71x = 324,313,738,384.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,313,738,384.78/877,474.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,598.96

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