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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,601.56, 1,316,453.34 and 246,564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,601.56, 1,316,453.34 and 246,564.64 is: 369,861.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,601.56 : 1,316,453.34 = 246,564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,601.56/1,316,453.34 = 246,564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,601.56x = 1,316,453.34 × 246,564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,601.56x = 324,590,843,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,590,843,853.90/877,601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,861.29

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