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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,460.44, 1,314,558.54 and 277,343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,460.44, 1,314,558.54 and 277,343.76 is: 415,973.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,460.44 : 1,314,558.54 = 277,343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,460.44/1,314,558.54 = 277,343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,460.44x = 1,314,558.54 × 277,343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,460.44x = 364,584,608,223.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,584,608,223.71/876,460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,973.83

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