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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,868.95, 1,316,803.44 and 246,782.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,868.95, 1,316,803.44 and 246,782.77 is: 370,174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,868.95 : 1,316,803.44 = 246,782.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,868.95/1,316,803.44 = 246,782.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,868.95x = 1,316,803.44 × 246,782.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,868.95x = 324,964,400,468.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,964,400,468.73/877,868.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,174.16

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