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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,502.22, 1,314,757.17 and 277,466.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,502.22, 1,314,757.17 and 277,466.31 is: 416,200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,502.22 : 1,314,757.17 = 277,466.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,502.22/1,314,757.17 = 277,466.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,502.22x = 1,314,757.17 × 277,466.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,502.22x = 364,800,820,505.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,800,820,505.94/876,502.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,200.68

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