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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,196.04, 1,482,381.60 and 278,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,196.04, 1,482,381.60 and 278,230.24 is: 417,370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,196.04 : 1,482,381.60 = 278,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,196.04/1,482,381.60 = 278,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,196.04x = 1,482,381.60 × 278,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,196.04x = 412,443,388,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,443,388,339.58/988,196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,370.01

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