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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,196.98, 1,317,373.23 and 247,116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,196.98, 1,317,373.23 and 247,116.26 is: 370,696.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,196.98 : 1,317,373.23 = 247,116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,196.98/1,317,373.23 = 247,116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,196.98x = 1,317,373.23 × 247,116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,196.98x = 325,544,345,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,544,345,621.72/878,196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,696.27

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