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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,601.72, 1,313,477.10 and 276,402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,601.72, 1,313,477.10 and 276,402.60 is: 414,627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,601.72 : 1,313,477.10 = 276,402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,601.72/1,313,477.10 = 276,402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,601.72x = 1,313,477.10 × 276,402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,601.72x = 363,048,485,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,048,485,480.46/875,601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,627.42

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