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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,068.70, 1,480,603.05 and 388,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,068.70, 1,480,603.05 and 388,049.40 is: 582,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,068.70 : 1,480,603.05 = 388,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,068.70/1,480,603.05 = 388,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,068.70x = 1,480,603.05 × 388,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,068.70x = 574,547,125,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,547,125,190.67/987,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,074.10

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