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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,366.87, 1,481,101.11 and 277,450.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,366.87, 1,481,101.11 and 277,450.29 is: 416,189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,366.87 : 1,481,101.11 = 277,450.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,366.87/1,481,101.11 = 277,450.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,366.87x = 1,481,101.11 × 277,450.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,366.87x = 410,931,932,488.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,931,932,488.82/987,366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,189.71

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