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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,939.84, 1,015,078.02 and 277,471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,939.84, 1,015,078.02 and 277,471.96 is: 416,071.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,939.84 : 1,015,078.02 = 277,471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,939.84/1,015,078.02 = 277,471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,939.84x = 1,015,078.02 × 277,471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,939.84x = 281,655,687,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,655,687,762.32/676,939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,071.96

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