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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,942.16, 1,480,293.56 and 277,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,942.16, 1,480,293.56 and 277,027.28 is: 415,507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,942.16 : 1,480,293.56 = 277,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,942.16/1,480,293.56 = 277,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,942.16x = 1,480,293.56 × 277,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,942.16x = 410,081,698,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,081,698,528.32/986,942.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,507.33

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