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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,660.70, 1,318,239.09 and 247,579.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,660.70, 1,318,239.09 and 247,579.98 is: 371,439.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,660.70 : 1,318,239.09 = 247,579.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,660.70/1,318,239.09 = 247,579.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,660.70x = 1,318,239.09 × 247,579.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,660.70x = 326,369,607,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,369,607,537.42/878,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,439.86

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