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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,510.56, 1,316,464.56 and 278,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,510.56, 1,316,464.56 and 278,508 is: 417,825.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,510.56 : 1,316,464.56 = 278,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,510.56/1,316,464.56 = 278,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,510.56x = 1,316,464.56 × 278,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,510.56x = 366,645,911,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,645,911,676.48/877,510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,825.07

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