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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,280.14, 1,314,468 and 277,196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,280.14, 1,314,468 and 277,196.72 is: 415,810.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,280.14 : 1,314,468 = 277,196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,280.14/1,314,468 = 277,196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,280.14x = 1,314,468 × 277,196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,280.14x = 364,366,211,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,366,211,572.62/876,280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,810.19

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