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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,993.08, 1,316,989.30 and 246,906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,993.08, 1,316,989.30 and 246,906.88 is: 370,360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,993.08 : 1,316,989.30 = 246,906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,993.08/1,316,989.30 = 246,906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,993.08x = 1,316,989.30 × 246,906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,993.08x = 325,173,719,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,173,719,056.38/877,993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,360.23

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