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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,977.56, 1,316,966.90 and 246,891.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,977.56, 1,316,966.90 and 246,891.39 is: 370,337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,977.56 : 1,316,966.90 = 246,891.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,977.56/1,316,966.90 = 246,891.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,977.56x = 1,316,966.90 × 246,891.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,977.56x = 325,147,787,290.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,147,787,290.53/877,977.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,337.24

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