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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,943.33, 1,316,915.51 and 246,857.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,943.33, 1,316,915.51 and 246,857.15 is: 370,285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,943.33 : 1,316,915.51 = 246,857.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,943.33/1,316,915.51 = 246,857.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,943.33x = 1,316,915.51 × 246,857.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,943.33x = 325,090,005,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,090,005,628.32/877,943.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,285.86

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