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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,419.68, 1,315,004.82 and 277,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,419.68, 1,315,004.82 and 277,429.60 is: 416,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,419.68 : 1,315,004.82 = 277,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,419.68/1,315,004.82 = 277,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,419.68x = 1,315,004.82 × 277,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,419.68x = 364,821,261,210.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,821,261,210.67/876,419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,263.20

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