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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,285.40, 1,480,985.50 and 277,368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,285.40, 1,480,985.50 and 277,368.78 is: 416,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,285.40 : 1,480,985.50 = 277,368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,285.40/1,480,985.50 = 277,368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,285.40x = 1,480,985.50 × 277,368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,285.40x = 410,779,141,332.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,779,141,332.69/987,285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,069.30

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