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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,869.06, 1,316,803.59 and 246,782.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,869.06, 1,316,803.59 and 246,782.86 is: 370,174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,869.06 : 1,316,803.59 = 246,782.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,869.06/1,316,803.59 = 246,782.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,869.06x = 1,316,803.59 × 246,782.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,869.06x = 324,964,555,998.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,964,555,998.47/877,869.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,174.29

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