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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,527.27, 1,482,791.11 and 278,463.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,527.27, 1,482,791.11 and 278,463.05 is: 417,694.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,527.27 : 1,482,791.11 = 278,463.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,527.27/1,482,791.11 = 278,463.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,527.27x = 1,482,791.11 × 278,463.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,527.27x = 412,902,535,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,902,535,003.49/988,527.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,694.63

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