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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,560.08, 1,316,389.37 and 246,424.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,560.08, 1,316,389.37 and 246,424.69 is: 369,650.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,560.08 : 1,316,389.37 = 246,424.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,560.08/1,316,389.37 = 246,424.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,560.08x = 1,316,389.37 × 246,424.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,560.08x = 324,390,837,898.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,390,837,898.45/877,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,650.86

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