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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,179.06, 1,473,262.11 and 252,701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,179.06, 1,473,262.11 and 252,701.16 is: 379,050.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,179.06 : 1,473,262.11 = 252,701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,179.06/1,473,262.11 = 252,701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,179.06x = 1,473,262.11 × 252,701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,179.06x = 372,295,044,181.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,295,044,181.05/982,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,050.07

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