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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,853.20, 1,480,323.54 and 276,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,853.20, 1,480,323.54 and 276,865.52 is: 415,310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,853.20 : 1,480,323.54 = 276,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,853.20/1,480,323.54 = 276,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,853.20x = 1,480,323.54 × 276,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,853.20x = 409,850,546,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,850,546,670.34/986,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,310.55

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