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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,292.01, 1,316,063.66 and 270,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,292.01, 1,316,063.66 and 270,131.80 is: 405,236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,292.01 : 1,316,063.66 = 270,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,292.01/1,316,063.66 = 270,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,292.01x = 1,316,063.66 × 270,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,292.01x = 355,510,645,390.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,510,645,390.39/877,292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,236.39

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