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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,114.08, 1,473,202.80 and 272,148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,114.08, 1,473,202.80 and 272,148.96 is: 408,232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,114.08 : 1,473,202.80 = 272,148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,114.08/1,473,202.80 = 272,148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,114.08x = 1,473,202.80 × 272,148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,114.08x = 400,930,609,889.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,930,609,889.09/982,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,232.22

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