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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,300.08, 1,312,950.10 and 276,681.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,300.08, 1,312,950.10 and 276,681.72 is: 415,022.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,300.08 : 1,312,950.10 = 276,681.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,300.08/1,312,950.10 = 276,681.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,300.08x = 1,312,950.10 × 276,681.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,300.08x = 363,269,291,942.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,269,291,942.17/875,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,022.57

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