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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,278.69, 1,480,624.59 and 418,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,278.69, 1,480,624.59 and 418,651.40 is: 627,852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,278.69 : 1,480,624.59 = 418,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,278.69/1,480,624.59 = 418,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,278.69x = 1,480,624.59 × 418,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,278.69x = 619,865,557,477.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,865,557,477.93/987,278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,852.67

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