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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,588.56, 1,316,433.87 and 246,551.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,588.56, 1,316,433.87 and 246,551.58 is: 369,841.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,588.56 : 1,316,433.87 = 246,551.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,588.56/1,316,433.87 = 246,551.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,588.56x = 1,316,433.87 × 246,551.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,588.56x = 324,568,850,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,568,850,614.02/877,588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,841.71

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