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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,256.77, 1,314,618.03 and 277,228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,256.77, 1,314,618.03 and 277,228.56 is: 415,916.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,256.77 : 1,314,618.03 = 277,228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,256.77/1,314,618.03 = 277,228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,256.77x = 1,314,618.03 × 277,228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,256.77x = 364,449,663,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,449,663,406.94/876,256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,916.52

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