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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,067.04, 1,473,102.51 and 272,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,067.04, 1,473,102.51 and 272,097 is: 408,146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,067.04 : 1,473,102.51 = 272,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,067.04/1,473,102.51 = 272,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,067.04x = 1,473,102.51 × 272,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,067.04x = 400,826,773,663.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,826,773,663.47/982,067.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,146.04

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