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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,272.08, 1,316,033.64 and 270,111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,272.08, 1,316,033.64 and 270,111.77 is: 405,206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,272.08 : 1,316,033.64 = 270,111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,272.08/1,316,033.64 = 270,111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,272.08x = 1,316,033.64 × 270,111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,272.08x = 355,476,174,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,476,174,234.90/877,272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,206.30

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