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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,208.80, 1,315,860.16 and 278,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,208.80, 1,315,860.16 and 278,215.44 is: 417,338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,208.80 : 1,315,860.16 = 278,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,208.80/1,315,860.16 = 278,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,208.80x = 1,315,860.16 × 278,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,208.80x = 366,092,613,392.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,092,613,392.87/877,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,338.05

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