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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,762.91, 1,327,140.26 and 277,595.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,762.91, 1,327,140.26 and 277,595.67 is: 416,392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,762.91 : 1,327,140.26 = 277,595.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,762.91/1,327,140.26 = 277,595.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,762.91x = 1,327,140.26 × 277,595.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,762.91x = 368,408,388,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,408,388,270.70/884,762.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,392.22

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