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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,106.94, 1,473,156.36 and 272,132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,106.94, 1,473,156.36 and 272,132.94 is: 408,198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,106.94 : 1,473,156.36 = 272,132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,106.94/1,473,156.36 = 272,132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,106.94x = 1,473,156.36 × 272,132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,106.94x = 400,894,371,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,894,371,326.50/982,106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,198.29

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