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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,150.52, 1,314,459.08 and 277,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,150.52, 1,314,459.08 and 277,122.56 is: 415,757.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,150.52 : 1,314,459.08 = 277,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,150.52/1,314,459.08 = 277,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,150.52x = 1,314,459.08 × 277,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,150.52x = 364,266,265,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,266,265,264.85/876,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,757.63

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