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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,277.10, 1,482,415.65 and 278,328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,277.10, 1,482,415.65 and 278,328.30 is: 417,492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,277.10 : 1,482,415.65 = 278,328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,277.10/1,482,415.65 = 278,328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,277.10x = 1,482,415.65 × 278,328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,277.10x = 412,598,227,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,598,227,757.90/988,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,492.45

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