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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,695.61, 1,477,292.49 and 274,723.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,695.61, 1,477,292.49 and 274,723.11 is: 412,154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,695.61 : 1,477,292.49 = 274,723.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,695.61/1,477,292.49 = 274,723.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,695.61x = 1,477,292.49 × 274,723.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,695.61x = 405,846,387,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,846,387,232.44/984,695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,154.16

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