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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,474.96, 1,316,292.76 and 246,384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,474.96, 1,316,292.76 and 246,384.52 is: 369,599.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,474.96 : 1,316,292.76 = 246,384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,474.96/1,316,292.76 = 246,384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,474.96x = 1,316,292.76 × 246,384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,474.96x = 324,314,156,869.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,314,156,869.32/877,474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,599.33

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