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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,540.02, 1,316,207.94 and 246,507.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,540.02, 1,316,207.94 and 246,507.90 is: 369,733.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,540.02 : 1,316,207.94 = 246,507.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,540.02/1,316,207.94 = 246,507.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,540.02x = 1,316,207.94 × 246,507.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,540.02x = 324,455,655,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,455,655,252.73/877,540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,733.17

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