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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,744, 1,301,639.04 and 276,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,744, 1,301,639.04 and 276,768 is: 415,159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,744 : 1,301,639.04 = 276,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,744/1,301,639.04 = 276,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,744x = 1,301,639.04 × 276,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,744x = 360,252,033,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,252,033,822.72/867,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,159.35

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