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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,678.89, 1,316,563.97 and 278,687.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,678.89, 1,316,563.97 and 278,687.00 is: 418,044.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,678.89 : 1,316,563.97 = 278,687.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,678.89/1,316,563.97 = 278,687.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,678.89x = 1,316,563.97 × 278,687.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,678.89x = 366,909,255,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,909,255,131.14/877,678.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,044.98

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