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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,124.89, 1,314,261.09 and 277,072.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,124.89, 1,314,261.09 and 277,072.74 is: 415,632.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,124.89 : 1,314,261.09 = 277,072.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,124.89/1,314,261.09 = 277,072.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,124.89x = 1,314,261.09 × 277,072.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,124.89x = 364,145,921,281.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,145,921,281.69/876,124.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,632.43

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