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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,175.68, 1,494,271.90 and 276,573.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,175.68, 1,494,271.90 and 276,573.50 is: 414,862.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,175.68 : 1,494,271.90 = 276,573.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,175.68/1,494,271.90 = 276,573.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,175.68x = 1,494,271.90 × 276,573.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,175.68x = 413,276,009,135.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,276,009,135.98/996,175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,862.57

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