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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,780.94, 1,327,167.28 and 277,613.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,780.94, 1,327,167.28 and 277,613.70 is: 416,419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,780.94 : 1,327,167.28 = 277,613.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,780.94/1,327,167.28 = 277,613.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,780.94x = 1,327,167.28 × 277,613.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,780.94x = 368,439,819,119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,439,819,119.74/884,780.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,419.25

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