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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,965.72, 1,492,477.80 and 275,313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,965.72, 1,492,477.80 and 275,313.32 is: 412,978.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,965.72 : 1,492,477.80 = 275,313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,965.72/1,492,477.80 = 275,313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,965.72x = 1,492,477.80 × 275,313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,965.72x = 410,899,018,144.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,899,018,144.30/994,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,978.07

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