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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,861.74, 1,316,792.61 and 246,775.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,861.74, 1,316,792.61 and 246,775.55 is: 370,163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,861.74 : 1,316,792.61 = 246,775.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,861.74/1,316,792.61 = 246,775.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,861.74x = 1,316,792.61 × 246,775.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,861.74x = 324,952,220,568.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,952,220,568.69/877,861.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,163.33

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