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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,704.60, 1,481,621.70 and 277,755.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,704.60, 1,481,621.70 and 277,755.80 is: 416,651.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,704.60 : 1,481,621.70 = 277,755.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,704.60/1,481,621.70 = 277,755.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,704.60x = 1,481,621.70 × 277,755.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,704.60x = 411,529,020,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,529,020,580.86/987,704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,651.92

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