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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,991.40, 1,483,341.30 and 279,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,991.40, 1,483,341.30 and 279,091.20 is: 418,595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,991.40 : 1,483,341.30 = 279,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,991.40/1,483,341.30 = 279,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,991.40x = 1,483,341.30 × 279,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,991.40x = 413,987,503,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,987,503,426.56/988,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,595.66

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