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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,882.96, 1,316,824.48 and 246,796.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,882.96, 1,316,824.48 and 246,796.88 is: 370,195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,882.96 : 1,316,824.48 = 246,796.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,882.96/1,316,824.48 = 246,796.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,882.96x = 1,316,824.48 × 246,796.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,882.96x = 324,988,173,171.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,988,173,171.62/877,882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,195.33

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