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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,180.40, 1,480,770.60 and 588,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,180.40, 1,480,770.60 and 588,271.60 is: 882,407.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,180.40 : 1,480,770.60 = 588,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,180.40/1,480,770.60 = 588,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,180.40x = 1,480,770.60 × 588,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,180.40x = 871,095,290,094.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,095,290,094.96/987,180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,407.40

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