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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,332.26, 1,327,631.77 and 277,917.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,332.26, 1,327,631.77 and 277,917.61 is: 416,761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,332.26 : 1,327,631.77 = 277,917.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,332.26/1,327,631.77 = 277,917.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,332.26x = 1,327,631.77 × 277,917.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,332.26x = 368,972,248,478.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,972,248,478.47/885,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,761.33

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