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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,492.96, 1,316,239.44 and 237,796.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,492.96, 1,316,239.44 and 237,796.67 is: 356,695.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,492.96 : 1,316,239.44 = 237,796.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,492.96/1,316,239.44 = 237,796.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,492.96x = 1,316,239.44 × 237,796.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,492.96x = 312,997,359,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,997,359,937.00/877,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,695.01

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