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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,950.36, 1,315,462.13 and 277,898.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,950.36, 1,315,462.13 and 277,898.25 is: 416,858.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,950.36 : 1,315,462.13 = 277,898.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,950.36/1,315,462.13 = 277,898.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,950.36x = 1,315,462.13 × 277,898.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,950.36x = 365,564,622,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,564,622,478.78/876,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,858.97

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