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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,651.04, 1,478,560.40 and 275,679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,651.04, 1,478,560.40 and 275,679.56 is: 413,542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,651.04 : 1,478,560.40 = 275,679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,651.04/1,478,560.40 = 275,679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,651.04x = 1,478,560.40 × 275,679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,651.04x = 407,608,880,505.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,608,880,505.42/985,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,542.79

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