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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,819.85, 1,483,098.62 and 278,905.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,819.85, 1,483,098.62 and 278,905.07 is: 418,320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,819.85 : 1,483,098.62 = 278,905.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,819.85/1,483,098.62 = 278,905.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,819.85x = 1,483,098.62 × 278,905.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,819.85x = 413,643,715,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,643,715,617.99/988,819.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,320.60

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