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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,624.56, 1,479,770 and 276,489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,624.56, 1,479,770 and 276,489.28 is: 414,687.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,624.56 : 1,479,770 = 276,489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,624.56/1,479,770 = 276,489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,624.56x = 1,479,770 × 276,489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,624.56x = 409,140,541,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,140,541,865.60/986,624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,687.17

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