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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,960.95, 1,316,941.98 and 246,874.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,960.95, 1,316,941.98 and 246,874.78 is: 370,312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,960.95 : 1,316,941.98 = 246,874.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,960.95/1,316,941.98 = 246,874.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,960.95x = 1,316,941.98 × 246,874.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,960.95x = 325,119,761,585.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,119,761,585.26/877,960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,312.33

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