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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,644.10, 1,478,356.80 and 275,743.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,644.10, 1,478,356.80 and 275,743.90 is: 413,585.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,644.10 : 1,478,356.80 = 275,743.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,644.10/1,478,356.80 = 275,743.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,644.10x = 1,478,356.80 × 275,743.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,644.10x = 407,647,869,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,647,869,623.52/985,644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,585.26

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