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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,035.96, 1,327,187.92 and 277,621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,035.96, 1,327,187.92 and 277,621.66 is: 416,317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,035.96 : 1,327,187.92 = 277,621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,035.96/1,327,187.92 = 277,621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,035.96x = 1,327,187.92 × 277,621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,035.96x = 368,456,113,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,456,113,482.35/885,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,317.68

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