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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,828, 1,315,280.28 and 277,833.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,828, 1,315,280.28 and 277,833.31 is: 416,762.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,828 : 1,315,280.28 = 277,833.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,828/1,315,280.28 = 277,833.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,828x = 1,315,280.28 × 277,833.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,828x = 365,428,673,770.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,428,673,770.13/876,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,762.09

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