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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,867.95, 1,316,801.94 and 246,781.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,867.95, 1,316,801.94 and 246,781.77 is: 370,172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,867.95 : 1,316,801.94 = 246,781.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,867.95/1,316,801.94 = 246,781.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,867.95x = 1,316,801.94 × 246,781.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,867.95x = 324,962,713,492.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,962,713,492.63/877,867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,172.66

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