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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,579.56, 1,316,420.37 and 246,542.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,579.56, 1,316,420.37 and 246,542.58 is: 369,828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,579.56 : 1,316,420.37 = 246,542.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,579.56/1,316,420.37 = 246,542.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,579.56x = 1,316,420.37 × 246,542.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,579.56x = 324,553,674,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,553,674,384.36/877,579.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,828.21

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