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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,205.55, 1,494,159.33 and 276,471.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,205.55, 1,494,159.33 and 276,471.38 is: 414,665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,205.55 : 1,494,159.33 = 276,471.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,205.55/1,494,159.33 = 276,471.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,205.55x = 1,494,159.33 × 276,471.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,205.55x = 413,092,284,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,092,284,434.18/996,205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,665.71

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