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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,879.85, 1,316,819.77 and 246,793.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,879.85, 1,316,819.77 and 246,793.73 is: 370,190.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,879.85 : 1,316,819.77 = 246,793.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,879.85/1,316,819.77 = 246,793.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,879.85x = 1,316,819.77 × 246,793.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,879.85x = 324,982,855,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,982,855,574.96/877,879.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,190.59

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