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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,481.02, 1,316,301.86 and 246,390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,481.02, 1,316,301.86 and 246,390.58 is: 369,608.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,481.02 : 1,316,301.86 = 246,390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,481.02/1,316,301.86 = 246,390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,481.02x = 1,316,301.86 × 246,390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,481.02x = 324,324,378,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,324,378,740.48/877,481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,608.43

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