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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,652.04, 1,478,561.90 and 275,680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,652.04, 1,478,561.90 and 275,680.56 is: 413,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,652.04 : 1,478,561.90 = 275,680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,652.04/1,478,561.90 = 275,680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,652.04x = 1,478,561.90 × 275,680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,652.04x = 407,610,772,586.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,610,772,586.66/985,652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,544.29

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