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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,660.44, 1,316,535.78 and 246,623.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,660.44, 1,316,535.78 and 246,623.46 is: 369,947.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,660.44 : 1,316,535.78 = 246,623.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,660.44/1,316,535.78 = 246,623.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,660.44x = 1,316,535.78 × 246,623.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,660.44x = 324,688,609,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,688,609,277.40/877,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,947.87

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