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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,537.40, 1,316,355.30 and 246,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,537.40, 1,316,355.30 and 246,402 is: 369,616.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,537.40 : 1,316,355.30 = 246,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,537.40/1,316,355.30 = 246,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,537.40x = 1,316,355.30 × 246,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,537.40x = 324,352,578,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,352,578,630.60/877,537.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,616.82

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