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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,195.04, 1,482,380.10 and 278,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,195.04, 1,482,380.10 and 278,229.24 is: 417,368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,195.04 : 1,482,380.10 = 278,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,195.04/1,482,380.10 = 278,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,195.04x = 1,482,380.10 × 278,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,195.04x = 412,441,488,614.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,441,488,614.12/988,195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,368.51

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