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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,551.72, 1,314,696.02 and 277,435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,551.72, 1,314,696.02 and 277,435.22 is: 416,111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,551.72 : 1,314,696.02 = 277,435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,551.72/1,314,696.02 = 277,435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,551.72x = 1,314,696.02 × 277,435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,551.72x = 364,742,971,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,742,971,581.17/876,551.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,111.18

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