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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,022.41, 1,315,580.05 and 278,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,022.41, 1,315,580.05 and 278,030.30 is: 417,060.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,022.41 : 1,315,580.05 = 278,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,022.41/1,315,580.05 = 278,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,022.41x = 1,315,580.05 × 278,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,022.41x = 365,771,114,227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,771,114,227.18/877,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,060.17

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