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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,558.49, 1,478,340.17 and 275,585.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,558.49, 1,478,340.17 and 275,585.39 is: 413,378.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,558.49 : 1,478,340.17 = 275,585.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,558.49/1,478,340.17 = 275,585.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,558.49x = 1,478,340.17 × 275,585.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,558.49x = 407,408,943,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,408,943,532.49/985,558.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,378.76

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