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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,848.30, 1,316,772.42 and 246,762.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,848.30, 1,316,772.42 and 246,762.11 is: 370,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,848.30 : 1,316,772.42 = 246,762.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,848.30/1,316,772.42 = 246,762.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,848.30x = 1,316,772.42 × 246,762.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,848.30x = 324,929,543,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,929,543,115.58/877,848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,143.16

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