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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,117.08, 1,473,207.30 and 272,151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,117.08, 1,473,207.30 and 272,151.96 is: 408,236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,117.08 : 1,473,207.30 = 272,151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,117.08/1,473,207.30 = 272,151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,117.08x = 1,473,207.30 × 272,151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,117.08x = 400,936,254,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,936,254,181.31/982,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,236.72

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