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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,703.32, 1,477,303.92 and 274,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,703.32, 1,477,303.92 and 274,731 is: 412,165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,703.32 : 1,477,303.92 = 274,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,703.32/1,477,303.92 = 274,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,703.32x = 1,477,303.92 × 274,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,703.32x = 405,861,183,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,861,183,245.52/984,703.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,165.95

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