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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,094.26, 1,481,250.51 and 387,950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,094.26, 1,481,250.51 and 387,950.22 is: 582,164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,094.26 : 1,481,250.51 = 387,950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,094.26/1,481,250.51 = 387,950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,094.26x = 1,481,250.51 × 387,950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,094.26x = 574,651,461,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,651,461,229.61/987,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,164.73

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