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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,719.40, 1,477,327.92 and 274,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,719.40, 1,477,327.92 and 274,747 is: 412,189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,719.40 : 1,477,327.92 = 274,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,719.40/1,477,327.92 = 274,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,719.40x = 1,477,327.92 × 274,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,719.40x = 405,891,414,036.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,891,414,036.24/984,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,189.92

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