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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,646.43, 1,316,514.75 and 246,609.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,646.43, 1,316,514.75 and 246,609.45 is: 369,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,646.43 : 1,316,514.75 = 246,609.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,646.43/1,316,514.75 = 246,609.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,646.43x = 1,316,514.75 × 246,609.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,646.43x = 324,664,978,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,664,978,414.39/877,646.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,926.85

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