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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,205.05, 1,494,158.58 and 276,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,205.05, 1,494,158.58 and 276,470.88 is: 414,664.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,205.05 : 1,494,158.58 = 276,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,205.05/1,494,158.58 = 276,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,205.05x = 1,494,158.58 × 276,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,205.05x = 413,091,337,472.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,091,337,472.15/996,205.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,664.97

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