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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,868.72, 1,316,803.07 and 246,782.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,868.72, 1,316,803.07 and 246,782.52 is: 370,173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,868.72 : 1,316,803.07 = 246,782.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,868.72/1,316,803.07 = 246,782.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,868.72x = 1,316,803.07 × 246,782.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,868.72x = 324,963,978,724.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,963,978,724.42/877,868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,173.78

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