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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,150.06, 1,473,218.61 and 252,672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,150.06, 1,473,218.61 and 252,672.16 is: 379,006.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,150.06 : 1,473,218.61 = 252,672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,150.06/1,473,218.61 = 252,672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,150.06x = 1,473,218.61 × 252,672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,150.06x = 372,241,328,340.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,241,328,340.90/982,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,006.57

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