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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,737.10, 1,481,670.45 and 277,788.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,737.10, 1,481,670.45 and 277,788.30 is: 416,700.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,737.10 : 1,481,670.45 = 277,788.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,737.10/1,481,670.45 = 277,788.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,737.10x = 1,481,670.45 × 277,788.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,737.10x = 411,590,715,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,590,715,465.74/987,737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,700.67

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