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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,582.19, 1,316,424.31 and 246,545.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,582.19, 1,316,424.31 and 246,545.21 is: 369,832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,582.19 : 1,316,424.31 = 246,545.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,582.19/1,316,424.31 = 246,545.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,582.19x = 1,316,424.31 × 246,545.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,582.19x = 324,558,101,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,558,101,375.93/877,582.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,832.14

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