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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,073.88, 1,473,104.88 and 252,595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,073.88, 1,473,104.88 and 252,595.80 is: 378,892.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,073.88 : 1,473,104.88 = 252,595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,073.88/1,473,104.88 = 252,595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,073.88x = 1,473,104.88 × 252,595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,073.88x = 372,100,105,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,100,105,647.50/982,073.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,892.17

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