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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,952.32, 1,318,430.64 and 247,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,952.32, 1,318,430.64 and 247,869.44 is: 371,804.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,952.32 : 1,318,430.64 = 247,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,952.32/1,318,430.64 = 247,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,952.32x = 1,318,430.64 × 247,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,952.32x = 326,798,664,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,798,664,415.64/878,952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,804.77

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