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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,014.06, 1,314,012.78 and 276,975.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,014.06, 1,314,012.78 and 276,975.32 is: 415,460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,014.06 : 1,314,012.78 = 276,975.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,014.06/1,314,012.78 = 276,975.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,014.06x = 1,314,012.78 × 276,975.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,014.06x = 363,949,103,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,949,103,654.53/876,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,460.35

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