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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,722.40, 1,477,332.42 and 274,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,722.40, 1,477,332.42 and 274,750 is: 412,194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,722.40 : 1,477,332.42 = 274,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,722.40/1,477,332.42 = 274,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,722.40x = 1,477,332.42 × 274,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,722.40x = 405,897,082,395
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,897,082,395/984,722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,194.42

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