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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,625.60, 1,479,771.48 and 276,490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,625.60, 1,479,771.48 and 276,490.20 is: 414,688.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,625.60 : 1,479,771.48 = 276,490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,625.60/1,479,771.48 = 276,490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,625.60x = 1,479,771.48 × 276,490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,625.60x = 409,142,312,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,142,312,459.50/986,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,688.52

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