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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,448.65, 1,314,869.94 and 277,445.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,448.65, 1,314,869.94 and 277,445.73 is: 416,230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,448.65 : 1,314,869.94 = 277,445.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,448.65/1,314,869.94 = 277,445.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,448.65x = 1,314,869.94 × 277,445.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,448.65x = 364,805,050,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,805,050,358.36/876,448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,230.95

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