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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,098.61, 1,313,655.84 and 277,210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,098.61, 1,313,655.84 and 277,210.53 is: 415,660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,098.61 : 1,313,655.84 = 277,210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,098.61/1,313,655.84 = 277,210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,098.61x = 1,313,655.84 × 277,210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,098.61x = 364,159,231,644.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,159,231,644.00/876,098.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,660.10

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