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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,316.76, 1,329,364.34 and 246,668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,316.76, 1,329,364.34 and 246,668.46 is: 369,971.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,316.76 : 1,329,364.34 = 246,668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,316.76/1,329,364.34 = 246,668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,316.76x = 1,329,364.34 × 246,668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,316.76x = 327,912,254,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,912,254,526.72/886,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,971.85

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