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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,164.08, 1,473,241.72 and 272,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,164.08, 1,473,241.72 and 272,190 is: 408,283.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,164.08 : 1,473,241.72 = 272,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,164.08/1,473,241.72 = 272,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,164.08x = 1,473,241.72 × 272,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,164.08x = 401,001,663,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,001,663,766.80/982,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,283.78

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