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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,941.60, 1,316,912.91 and 246,855.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,941.60, 1,316,912.91 and 246,855.41 is: 370,283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,941.60 : 1,316,912.91 = 246,855.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,941.60/1,316,912.91 = 246,855.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,941.60x = 1,316,912.91 × 246,855.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,941.60x = 325,087,076,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,087,076,306.68/877,941.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,283.26

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