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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,592.56, 1,316,439.88 and 246,555.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,592.56, 1,316,439.88 and 246,555.58 is: 369,847.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,592.56 : 1,316,439.88 = 246,555.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,592.56/1,316,439.88 = 246,555.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,592.56x = 1,316,439.88 × 246,555.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,592.56x = 324,575,598,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,575,598,148.53/877,592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,847.71

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