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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,775.78, 1,316,529.12 and 278,659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,775.78, 1,316,529.12 and 278,659.28 is: 417,946.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,775.78 : 1,316,529.12 = 278,659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,775.78/1,316,529.12 = 278,659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,775.78x = 1,316,529.12 × 278,659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,775.78x = 366,863,056,678.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,863,056,678.23/877,775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,946.21

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