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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,784.96, 1,327,173.28 and 277,617.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,784.96, 1,327,173.28 and 277,617.72 is: 416,425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,784.96 : 1,327,173.28 = 277,617.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,784.96/1,327,173.28 = 277,617.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,784.96x = 1,327,173.28 × 277,617.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,784.96x = 368,446,820,038.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,446,820,038.52/884,784.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,425.27

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