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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,067.28, 1,315,489.95 and 278,034.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,067.28, 1,315,489.95 and 278,034.21 is: 417,016.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,067.28 : 1,315,489.95 = 278,034.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,067.28/1,315,489.95 = 278,034.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,067.28x = 1,315,489.95 × 278,034.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,067.28x = 365,751,209,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,751,209,011.19/877,067.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,016.14

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