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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,197.04, 1,482,383.10 and 278,231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,197.04, 1,482,383.10 and 278,231.24 is: 417,371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,197.04 : 1,482,383.10 = 278,231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,197.04/1,482,383.10 = 278,231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,197.04x = 1,482,383.10 × 278,231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,197.04x = 412,445,288,068.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,445,288,068.04/988,197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,371.51

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