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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,280.40, 1,480,978 and 277,363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,280.40, 1,480,978 and 277,363.79 is: 416,061.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,280.40 : 1,480,978 = 277,363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,280.40/1,480,978 = 277,363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,280.40x = 1,480,978 × 277,363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,280.40x = 410,769,670,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,769,670,986.62/987,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,061.81

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