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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,684.56, 1,316,577.87 and 246,647.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,684.56, 1,316,577.87 and 246,647.58 is: 369,985.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,684.56 : 1,316,577.87 = 246,647.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,684.56/1,316,577.87 = 246,647.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,684.56x = 1,316,577.87 × 246,647.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,684.56x = 324,730,745,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,730,745,517.06/877,684.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,985.71

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