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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,260.88, 1,480,946.70 and 277,233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,260.88, 1,480,946.70 and 277,233.54 is: 415,865.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,260.88 : 1,480,946.70 = 277,233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,260.88/1,480,946.70 = 277,233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,260.88x = 1,480,946.70 × 277,233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,260.88x = 410,568,096,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,568,096,192.32/987,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,865.86

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