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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,363.74, 1,479,429.78 and 276,448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,363.74, 1,479,429.78 and 276,448.96 is: 414,640.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,363.74 : 1,479,429.78 = 276,448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,363.74/1,479,429.78 = 276,448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,363.74x = 1,479,429.78 × 276,448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,363.74x = 408,986,824,074.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,986,824,074.03/986,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,640.98

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