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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,624.32, 1,316,231.04 and 246,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,624.32, 1,316,231.04 and 246,598.40 is: 369,839.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,624.32 : 1,316,231.04 = 246,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,624.32/1,316,231.04 = 246,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,624.32x = 1,316,231.04 × 246,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,624.32x = 324,580,468,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,580,468,494.34/877,624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,839.87

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