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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,470.41, 1,015,319.73 and 277,643.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,470.41, 1,015,319.73 and 277,643.07 is: 416,101.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,470.41 : 1,015,319.73 = 277,643.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,470.41/1,015,319.73 = 277,643.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,470.41x = 1,015,319.73 × 277,643.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,470.41x = 281,896,486,868.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,896,486,868.77/677,470.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,101.55

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