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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,118.28, 1,314,314.10 and 277,022.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,118.28, 1,314,314.10 and 277,022.43 is: 415,576.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,118.28 : 1,314,314.10 = 277,022.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,118.28/1,314,314.10 = 277,022.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,118.28x = 1,314,314.10 × 277,022.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,118.28x = 364,094,485,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,094,485,765.26/876,118.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,576.86

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