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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,439.68, 1,314,810.72 and 277,391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,439.68, 1,314,810.72 and 277,391.04 is: 416,134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,439.68 : 1,314,810.72 = 277,391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,439.68/1,314,810.72 = 277,391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,439.68x = 1,314,810.72 × 277,391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,439.68x = 364,716,713,023.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,716,713,023.95/876,439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,134.41

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