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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,946.27, 1,316,919.91 and 246,860.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,946.27, 1,316,919.91 and 246,860.08 is: 370,290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,946.27 : 1,316,919.91 = 246,860.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,946.27/1,316,919.91 = 246,860.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,946.27x = 1,316,919.91 × 246,860.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,946.27x = 325,094,950,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,094,950,426.74/877,946.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,290.26

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