Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,140.08, 1,314,372.36 and 277,252
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 876,140.08, 1,314,372.36 and 277,252 is: 415,929.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
876,140.08 : 1,314,372.36 = 277,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
876,140.08/1,314,372.36 = 277,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
876,140.08x = 1,314,372.36 × 277,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
876,140.08x = 364,412,365,554.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,412,365,554.72/876,140.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,929.34
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