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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,263.88, 1,480,951.20 and 277,236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,263.88, 1,480,951.20 and 277,236.54 is: 415,870.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,263.88 : 1,480,951.20 = 277,236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,263.88/1,480,951.20 = 277,236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,263.88x = 1,480,951.20 × 277,236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,263.88x = 410,573,786,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,573,786,596.85/987,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,870.36

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