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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,415, 1,317,622.50 and 279,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,415, 1,317,622.50 and 279,377.40 is: 419,066.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,415 : 1,317,622.50 = 279,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,415/1,317,622.50 = 279,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,415x = 1,317,622.50 × 279,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,415x = 368,113,948,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,113,948,231.50/878,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,066.10

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