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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,149.04, 1,314,385.56 and 277,260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,149.04, 1,314,385.56 and 277,260.96 is: 415,942.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,149.04 : 1,314,385.56 = 277,260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,149.04/1,314,385.56 = 277,260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,149.04x = 1,314,385.56 × 277,260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,149.04x = 364,427,802,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,427,802,175.74/876,149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,942.71

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