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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,864.96, 1,316,797.44 and 246,778.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,864.96, 1,316,797.44 and 246,778.77 is: 370,168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,864.96 : 1,316,797.44 = 246,778.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,864.96/1,316,797.44 = 246,778.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,864.96x = 1,316,797.44 × 246,778.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,864.96x = 324,957,650,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,957,650,576.06/877,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,168.15

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