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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,253.77, 1,314,613.53 and 277,225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,253.77, 1,314,613.53 and 277,225.56 is: 415,912.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,253.77 : 1,314,613.53 = 277,225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,253.77/1,314,613.53 = 277,225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,253.77x = 1,314,613.53 × 277,225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,253.77x = 364,444,472,037.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,444,472,037.83/876,253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,912.02

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