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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,151.04, 1,314,388.56 and 277,262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,151.04, 1,314,388.56 and 277,262.96 is: 415,945.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,151.04 : 1,314,388.56 = 277,262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,151.04/1,314,388.56 = 277,262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,151.04x = 1,314,388.56 × 277,262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,151.04x = 364,431,262,735.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,431,262,735.74/876,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,945.71

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