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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,510.20, 1,478,265.30 and 275,537.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,510.20, 1,478,265.30 and 275,537.10 is: 413,305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,510.20 : 1,478,265.30 = 275,537.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,510.20/1,478,265.30 = 275,537.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,510.20x = 1,478,265.30 × 275,537.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,510.20x = 407,316,933,792.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,316,933,792.63/985,510.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,305.65

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