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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,036.96, 1,327,189.42 and 277,622.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,036.96, 1,327,189.42 and 277,622.66 is: 416,319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,036.96 : 1,327,189.42 = 277,622.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,036.96/1,327,189.42 = 277,622.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,036.96x = 1,327,189.42 × 277,622.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,036.96x = 368,457,857,104.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,457,857,104.26/885,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,319.18

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