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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,409.23, 1,317,600.01 and 279,361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,409.23, 1,317,600.01 and 279,361.74 is: 419,038.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,409.23 : 1,317,600.01 = 279,361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,409.23/1,317,600.01 = 279,361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,409.23x = 1,317,600.01 × 279,361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,409.23x = 368,087,033,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,087,033,732.08/878,409.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,038.21

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