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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,201.72, 1,494,409.25 and 276,546.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,201.72, 1,494,409.25 and 276,546.42 is: 414,849.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,201.72 : 1,494,409.25 = 276,546.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,201.72/1,494,409.25 = 276,546.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,201.72x = 1,494,409.25 × 276,546.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,201.72x = 413,273,526,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,273,526,719.65/996,201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,849.24

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