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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,456.06, 1,314,693.45 and 277,405.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,456.06, 1,314,693.45 and 277,405.98 is: 416,111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,456.06 : 1,314,693.45 = 277,405.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,456.06/1,314,693.45 = 277,405.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,456.06x = 1,314,693.45 × 277,405.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,456.06x = 364,703,824,896.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,703,824,896.83/876,456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,111.93

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