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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,689.27, 1,316,583.11 and 246,553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,689.27, 1,316,583.11 and 246,553.88 is: 369,844.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,689.27 : 1,316,583.11 = 246,553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,689.27/1,316,583.11 = 246,553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,689.27x = 1,316,583.11 × 246,553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,689.27x = 324,608,668,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,608,668,146.44/877,689.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,844.64

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