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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,603.25, 1,481,405.03 and 277,631.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,603.25, 1,481,405.03 and 277,631.47 is: 416,447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,603.25 : 1,481,405.03 = 277,631.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,603.25/1,481,405.03 = 277,631.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,603.25x = 1,481,405.03 × 277,631.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,603.25x = 411,284,656,144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,284,656,144.29/987,603.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,447.25

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