Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,511.88, 1,477,016.90 and 274,540
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 984,511.88, 1,477,016.90 and 274,540 is: 411,879.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
984,511.88 : 1,477,016.90 = 274,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
984,511.88/1,477,016.90 = 274,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
984,511.88x = 1,477,016.90 × 274,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
984,511.88x = 405,500,219,726 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,500,219,726/984,511.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,879.46
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