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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,512.45, 1,316,268.68 and 246,446.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,512.45, 1,316,268.68 and 246,446.85 is: 369,670.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,512.45 : 1,316,268.68 = 246,446.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,512.45/1,316,268.68 = 246,446.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,512.45x = 1,316,268.68 × 246,446.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,512.45x = 324,390,268,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,390,268,707.42/877,512.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,670.28

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