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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,536.44, 1,315,001.70 and 277,533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,536.44, 1,315,001.70 and 277,533.40 is: 416,362.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,536.44 : 1,315,001.70 = 277,533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,536.44/1,315,001.70 = 277,533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,536.44x = 1,315,001.70 × 277,533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,536.44x = 364,956,892,806.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,956,892,806.78/876,536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,362.49

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