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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,942.16, 1,328,869.80 and 246,241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,942.16, 1,328,869.80 and 246,241.62 is: 369,350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,942.16 : 1,328,869.80 = 246,241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,942.16/1,328,869.80 = 246,241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,942.16x = 1,328,869.80 × 246,241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,942.16x = 327,223,052,321.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,223,052,321.08/885,942.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,350.36

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