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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,869.45, 1,316,804.20 and 246,783.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,869.45, 1,316,804.20 and 246,783.26 is: 370,174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,869.45 : 1,316,804.20 = 246,783.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,869.45/1,316,804.20 = 246,783.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,869.45x = 1,316,804.20 × 246,783.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,869.45x = 324,965,235,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,965,235,932.74/877,869.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,174.90

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