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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,186.76, 1,315,827.99 and 278,104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,186.76, 1,315,827.99 and 278,104.59 is: 417,172.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,186.76 : 1,315,827.99 = 278,104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,186.76/1,315,827.99 = 278,104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,186.76x = 1,315,827.99 × 278,104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,186.76x = 365,937,803,669.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,937,803,669.47/877,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,172.06

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