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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,992.58, 1,316,988.53 and 246,906.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,992.58, 1,316,988.53 and 246,906.36 is: 370,359.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,992.58 : 1,316,988.53 = 246,906.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,992.58/1,316,988.53 = 246,906.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,992.58x = 1,316,988.53 × 246,906.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,992.58x = 325,172,844,104.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,172,844,104.05/877,992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,359.44

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