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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,091.80, 1,314,299.94 and 277,203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,091.80, 1,314,299.94 and 277,203.72 is: 415,856.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,091.80 : 1,314,299.94 = 277,203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,091.80/1,314,299.94 = 277,203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,091.80x = 1,314,299.94 × 277,203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,091.80x = 364,328,832,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,328,832,563.78/876,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,856.91

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