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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,294.30, 1,476,259.20 and 274,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,294.30, 1,476,259.20 and 274,175.40 is: 411,212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,294.30 : 1,476,259.20 = 274,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,294.30/1,476,259.20 = 274,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,294.30x = 1,476,259.20 × 274,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,294.30x = 404,753,956,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,753,956,663.68/984,294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,212.33

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