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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,213.60, 1,480,820.40 and 277,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,213.60, 1,480,820.40 and 277,264.80 is: 415,897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,213.60 : 1,480,820.40 = 277,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,213.60/1,480,820.40 = 277,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,213.60x = 1,480,820.40 × 277,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,213.60x = 410,579,372,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,579,372,041.92/987,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,897.20

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