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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,336.08, 1,316,050.92 and 278,345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,336.08, 1,316,050.92 and 278,345.16 is: 417,532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,336.08 : 1,316,050.92 = 278,345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,336.08/1,316,050.92 = 278,345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,336.08x = 1,316,050.92 × 278,345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,336.08x = 366,316,403,895.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,316,403,895.55/877,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,532.59

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