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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,127.58, 1,473,413.02 and 299,075.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,127.58, 1,473,413.02 and 299,075.53 is: 448,680.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,127.58 : 1,473,413.02 = 299,075.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,127.58/1,473,413.02 = 299,075.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,127.58x = 1,473,413.02 × 299,075.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,127.58x = 440,661,780,959.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,661,780,959.48/982,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,680.79

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