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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,989.07, 1,316,983.29 and 246,902.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,989.07, 1,316,983.29 and 246,902.86 is: 370,354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,989.07 : 1,316,983.29 = 246,902.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,989.07/1,316,983.29 = 246,902.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,989.07x = 1,316,983.29 × 246,902.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,989.07x = 325,166,940,873.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,166,940,873.21/877,989.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,354.20

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