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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,990.08, 1,316,984.78 and 246,903.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,990.08, 1,316,984.78 and 246,903.86 is: 370,355.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,990.08 : 1,316,984.78 = 246,903.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,990.08/1,316,984.78 = 246,903.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,990.08x = 1,316,984.78 × 246,903.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,990.08x = 325,168,625,743.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,168,625,743.25/877,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,355.69

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