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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,954.26, 1,315,468.29 and 277,939.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,954.26, 1,315,468.29 and 277,939.05 is: 416,920.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,954.26 : 1,315,468.29 = 277,939.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,954.26/1,315,468.29 = 277,939.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,954.26x = 1,315,468.29 × 277,939.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,954.26x = 365,620,006,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,620,006,827.73/876,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,920.27

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