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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,467.40, 1,494,701.10 and 276,807.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,467.40, 1,494,701.10 and 276,807.71 is: 415,211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,467.40 : 1,494,701.10 = 276,807.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,467.40/1,494,701.10 = 276,807.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,467.40x = 1,494,701.10 × 276,807.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,467.40x = 413,744,792,362.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,744,792,362.23/996,467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,211.57

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