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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,510.76, 1,481,266.14 and 277,538.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,510.76, 1,481,266.14 and 277,538.81 is: 416,308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,510.76 : 1,481,266.14 = 277,538.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,510.76/1,481,266.14 = 277,538.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,510.76x = 1,481,266.14 × 277,538.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,510.76x = 411,108,833,341.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,108,833,341.79/987,510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,308.21

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