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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,069.03, 1,315,492.57 and 278,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,069.03, 1,315,492.57 and 278,035.96 is: 417,018.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,069.03 : 1,315,492.57 = 278,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,069.03/1,315,492.57 = 278,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,069.03x = 1,315,492.57 × 278,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,069.03x = 365,754,239,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,754,239,572.82/877,069.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,018.76

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