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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,467.02, 1,015,314.66 and 277,639.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,467.02, 1,015,314.66 and 277,639.68 is: 416,096.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,467.02 : 1,015,314.66 = 277,639.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,467.02/1,015,314.66 = 277,639.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,467.02x = 1,015,314.66 × 277,639.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,467.02x = 281,891,637,301.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,891,637,301.71/677,467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,096.47

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