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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,450.17, 1,314,872.19 and 277,447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,450.17, 1,314,872.19 and 277,447.28 is: 416,233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,450.17 : 1,314,872.19 = 277,447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,450.17/1,314,872.19 = 277,447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,450.17x = 1,314,872.19 × 277,447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,450.17x = 364,807,706,088.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,807,706,088.78/876,450.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,233.25

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