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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,916.99, 1,316,875.53 and 246,830.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,916.99, 1,316,875.53 and 246,830.78 is: 370,246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,916.99 : 1,316,875.53 = 246,830.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,916.99/1,316,875.53 = 246,830.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,916.99x = 1,316,875.53 × 246,830.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,916.99x = 325,045,414,232.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,045,414,232.81/877,916.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,246.18

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