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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,141.92, 1,314,286.62 and 277,089.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,141.92, 1,314,286.62 and 277,089.74 is: 415,657.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,141.92 : 1,314,286.62 = 277,089.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,141.92/1,314,286.62 = 277,089.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,141.92x = 1,314,286.62 × 277,089.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,141.92x = 364,175,337,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,175,337,821.28/876,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,657.93

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