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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,276.64, 1,204,177.68 and 277,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,276.64, 1,204,177.68 and 277,596 is: 416,139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,276.64 : 1,204,177.68 = 277,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,276.64/1,204,177.68 = 277,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,276.64x = 1,204,177.68 × 277,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,276.64x = 334,274,907,257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,274,907,257.28/803,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,139.21

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