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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,878.64, 1,267,334.16 and 276,261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,878.64, 1,267,334.16 and 276,261.88 is: 414,398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,878.64 : 1,267,334.16 = 276,261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,878.64/1,267,334.16 = 276,261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,878.64x = 1,267,334.16 × 276,261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,878.64x = 350,116,117,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,116,117,629.82/844,878.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,398.12

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