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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,942.98, 1,315,451.06 and 277,890.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,942.98, 1,315,451.06 and 277,890.88 is: 416,847.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,942.98 : 1,315,451.06 = 277,890.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,942.98/1,315,451.06 = 277,890.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,942.98x = 1,315,451.06 × 277,890.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,942.98x = 365,551,851,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,551,851,270.88/876,942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,847.91

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