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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,445.65, 1,314,865.44 and 277,442.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,445.65, 1,314,865.44 and 277,442.73 is: 416,226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,445.65 : 1,314,865.44 = 277,442.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,445.65/1,314,865.44 = 277,442.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,445.65x = 1,314,865.44 × 277,442.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,445.65x = 364,799,857,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,799,857,256.25/876,445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,226.45

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