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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,501.20, 1,478,251.80 and 275,528.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,501.20, 1,478,251.80 and 275,528.10 is: 413,292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,501.20 : 1,478,251.80 = 275,528.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,501.20/1,478,251.80 = 275,528.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,501.20x = 1,478,251.80 × 275,528.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,501.20x = 407,299,909,775.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,299,909,775.58/985,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,292.15

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