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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,741.44, 1,316,477.70 and 278,624.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,741.44, 1,316,477.70 and 278,624.94 is: 417,894.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,741.44 : 1,316,477.70 = 278,624.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,741.44/1,316,477.70 = 278,624.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,741.44x = 1,316,477.70 × 278,624.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,741.44x = 366,803,520,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,803,520,173.84/877,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,894.73

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