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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,418.68, 1,315,003.32 and 277,428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,418.68, 1,315,003.32 and 277,428.60 is: 416,261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,418.68 : 1,315,003.32 = 277,428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,418.68/1,315,003.32 = 277,428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,418.68x = 1,315,003.32 × 277,428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,418.68x = 364,819,530,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,819,530,062.95/876,418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,261.70

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