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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,526.52, 1,477,038.85 and 274,554.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,526.52, 1,477,038.85 and 274,554.63 is: 411,901.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,526.52 : 1,477,038.85 = 274,554.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,526.52/1,477,038.85 = 274,554.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,526.52x = 1,477,038.85 × 274,554.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,526.52x = 405,527,854,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,527,854,957.38/984,526.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,901.40

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