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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,805.61, 1,483,210.85 and 278,837.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,805.61, 1,483,210.85 and 278,837.37 is: 418,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,805.61 : 1,483,210.85 = 278,837.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,805.61/1,483,210.85 = 278,837.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,805.61x = 1,483,210.85 × 278,837.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,805.61x = 413,574,611,175.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,574,611,175.28/988,805.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,256.74

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