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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,511.95, 1,477,016.99 and 274,540.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,511.95, 1,477,016.99 and 274,540.06 is: 411,879.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,511.95 : 1,477,016.99 = 274,540.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,511.95/1,477,016.99 = 274,540.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,511.95x = 1,477,016.99 × 274,540.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,511.95x = 405,500,333,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,500,333,055.62/984,511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,879.54

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