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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,115.10, 1,482,237.45 and 278,166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,115.10, 1,482,237.45 and 278,166.30 is: 417,267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,115.10 : 1,482,237.45 = 278,166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,115.10/1,482,237.45 = 278,166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,115.10x = 1,482,237.45 × 278,166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,115.10x = 412,308,507,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,308,507,187.94/988,115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,267.69

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