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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,762.52, 1,301,666.78 and 276,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,762.52, 1,301,666.78 and 276,786.52 is: 415,187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,762.52 : 1,301,666.78 = 276,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,762.52/1,301,666.78 = 276,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,762.52x = 1,301,666.78 × 276,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,762.52x = 360,283,818,235.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,283,818,235.81/867,762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,187.12

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