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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,216.96, 1,314,454.40 and 277,042.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,216.96, 1,314,454.40 and 277,042.56 is: 415,604.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,216.96 : 1,314,454.40 = 277,042.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,216.96/1,314,454.40 = 277,042.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,216.96x = 1,314,454.40 × 277,042.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,216.96x = 364,159,811,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,159,811,979.26/876,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,604.61

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