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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,782.52, 1,316,673.63 and 246,696.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,782.52, 1,316,673.63 and 246,696.33 is: 370,044.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,782.52 : 1,316,673.63 = 246,696.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,782.52/1,316,673.63 = 246,696.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,782.52x = 1,316,673.63 × 246,696.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,782.52x = 324,818,557,266.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,818,557,266.30/877,782.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,044.46

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