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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,037.96, 1,327,190.92 and 277,623.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,037.96, 1,327,190.92 and 277,623.66 is: 416,320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,037.96 : 1,327,190.92 = 277,623.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,037.96/1,327,190.92 = 277,623.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,037.96x = 1,327,190.92 × 277,623.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,037.96x = 368,459,600,729.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,459,600,729.17/885,037.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,320.67

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