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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,444.46, 1,476,749.94 and 274,473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,444.46, 1,476,749.94 and 274,473.10 is: 411,732.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,444.46 : 1,476,749.94 = 274,473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,444.46/1,476,749.94 = 274,473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,444.46x = 1,476,749.94 × 274,473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,444.46x = 405,328,133,956.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,328,133,956.61/984,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,732.86

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