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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,034.96, 1,327,186.42 and 277,620.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,034.96, 1,327,186.42 and 277,620.66 is: 416,316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,034.96 : 1,327,186.42 = 277,620.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,034.96/1,327,186.42 = 277,620.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,034.96x = 1,327,186.42 × 277,620.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,034.96x = 368,454,369,863.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,454,369,863.44/885,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,316.18

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