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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,802.49, 1,483,206.16 and 278,834.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,802.49, 1,483,206.16 and 278,834.25 is: 418,252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,802.49 : 1,483,206.16 = 278,834.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,802.49/1,483,206.16 = 278,834.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,802.49x = 1,483,206.16 × 278,834.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,802.49x = 413,568,669,105.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,568,669,105.86/988,802.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,252.05

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