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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,581.69, 1,316,423.56 and 246,544.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,581.69, 1,316,423.56 and 246,544.71 is: 369,831.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,581.69 : 1,316,423.56 = 246,544.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,581.69/1,316,423.56 = 246,544.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,581.69x = 1,316,423.56 × 246,544.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,581.69x = 324,557,257,638.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,557,257,638.89/877,581.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,831.39

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