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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,844.60, 1,483,266.90 and 278,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,844.60, 1,483,266.90 and 278,863.40 is: 418,295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,844.60 : 1,483,266.90 = 278,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,844.60/1,483,266.90 = 278,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,844.60x = 1,483,266.90 × 278,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,844.60x = 413,628,850,841.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,628,850,841.46/988,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,295.10

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