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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,867.46, 1,316,801.19 and 246,781.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,867.46, 1,316,801.19 and 246,781.27 is: 370,171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,867.46 : 1,316,801.19 = 246,781.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,867.46/1,316,801.19 = 246,781.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,867.46x = 1,316,801.19 × 246,781.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,867.46x = 324,961,870,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,961,870,005.71/877,867.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,171.91

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