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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,992.83, 1,316,988.93 and 246,906.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,992.83, 1,316,988.93 and 246,906.63 is: 370,359.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,992.83 : 1,316,988.93 = 246,906.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,992.83/1,316,988.93 = 246,906.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,992.83x = 1,316,988.93 × 246,906.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,992.83x = 325,173,297,219.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,173,297,219.07/877,992.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,359.86

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