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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,560.21, 1,316,389.56 and 246,424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,560.21, 1,316,389.56 and 246,424.82 is: 369,651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,560.21 : 1,316,389.56 = 246,424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,560.21/1,316,389.56 = 246,424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,560.21x = 1,316,389.56 × 246,424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,560.21x = 324,391,052,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,391,052,558.81/877,560.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,651.05

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