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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,561.58, 1,316,391.62 and 246,426.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,561.58, 1,316,391.62 and 246,426.19 is: 369,653.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,561.58 : 1,316,391.62 = 246,426.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,561.58/1,316,391.62 = 246,426.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,561.58x = 1,316,391.62 × 246,426.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,561.58x = 324,393,366,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,393,366,941.42/877,561.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,653.11

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