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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,112.21, 1,314,159.52 and 277,073.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,112.21, 1,314,159.52 and 277,073.47 is: 415,607.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,112.21 : 1,314,159.52 = 277,073.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,112.21/1,314,159.52 = 277,073.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,112.21x = 1,314,159.52 × 277,073.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,112.21x = 364,118,738,339.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,118,738,339.93/876,112.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,607.42

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