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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,163.74, 1,480,835.98 and 277,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,163.74, 1,480,835.98 and 277,187 is: 415,805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,163.74 : 1,480,835.98 = 277,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,163.74/1,480,835.98 = 277,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,163.74x = 1,480,835.98 × 277,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,163.74x = 410,468,482,788.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,468,482,788.26/987,163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,805.88

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