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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,916.49, 1,316,874.78 and 246,830.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,916.49, 1,316,874.78 and 246,830.28 is: 370,245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,916.49 : 1,316,874.78 = 246,830.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,916.49/1,316,874.78 = 246,830.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,916.49x = 1,316,874.78 × 246,830.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,916.49x = 325,044,570,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,044,570,672.34/877,916.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,245.43

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