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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,923.63, 1,316,885.45 and 246,837.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,923.63, 1,316,885.45 and 246,837.45 is: 370,256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,923.63 : 1,316,885.45 = 246,837.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,923.63/1,316,885.45 = 246,837.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,923.63x = 1,316,885.45 × 246,837.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,923.63x = 325,056,638,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,056,638,601.49/877,923.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,256.17

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