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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,404.01, 1,317,589.61 and 279,406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,404.01, 1,317,589.61 and 279,406.58 is: 419,104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,404.01 : 1,317,589.61 = 279,406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,404.01/1,317,589.61 = 279,406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,404.01x = 1,317,589.61 × 279,406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,404.01x = 368,143,198,788.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,143,198,788.65/878,404.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,104.65

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