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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,907.85, 1,477,376.55 and 274,939.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,907.85, 1,477,376.55 and 274,939.61 is: 412,413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,907.85 : 1,477,376.55 = 274,939.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,907.85/1,477,376.55 = 274,939.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,907.85x = 1,477,376.55 × 274,939.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,907.85x = 406,189,325,093.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,189,325,093.26/984,907.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,413.53

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