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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,329.16, 1,481,051.16 and 277,412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,329.16, 1,481,051.16 and 277,412.52 is: 416,134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,329.16 : 1,481,051.16 = 277,412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,329.16/1,481,051.16 = 277,412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,329.16x = 1,481,051.16 × 277,412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,329.16x = 410,862,134,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,862,134,544.52/987,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,134.91

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