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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,180.06, 1,473,263.61 and 252,702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,180.06, 1,473,263.61 and 252,702.16 is: 379,051.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,180.06 : 1,473,263.61 = 252,702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,180.06/1,473,263.61 = 252,702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,180.06x = 1,473,263.61 × 252,702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,180.06x = 372,296,896,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,296,896,496.40/982,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,051.57

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