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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,588.20, 1,316,285.10 and 246,565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,588.20, 1,316,285.10 and 246,565.80 is: 369,821.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,588.20 : 1,316,285.10 = 246,565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,588.20/1,316,285.10 = 246,565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,588.20x = 1,316,285.10 × 246,565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,588.20x = 324,550,888,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,550,888,709.58/877,588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,821.39

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