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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,700.40, 1,316,599.80 and 246,565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,700.40, 1,316,599.80 and 246,565 is: 369,861.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,700.40 : 1,316,599.80 = 246,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,700.40/1,316,599.80 = 246,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,700.40x = 1,316,599.80 × 246,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,700.40x = 324,627,429,687
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,627,429,687/877,700.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,861.32

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