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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,296.63, 1,481,002.38 and 277,380.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,296.63, 1,481,002.38 and 277,380.02 is: 416,086.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,296.63 : 1,481,002.38 = 277,380.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,296.63/1,481,002.38 = 277,380.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,296.63x = 1,481,002.38 × 277,380.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,296.63x = 410,800,469,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,800,469,784.45/987,296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,086.17

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