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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,233.58, 1,473,361.30 and 272,267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,233.58, 1,473,361.30 and 272,267.76 is: 408,404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,233.58 : 1,473,361.30 = 272,267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,233.58/1,473,361.30 = 272,267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,233.58x = 1,473,361.30 × 272,267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,233.58x = 401,148,780,821.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,148,780,821.69/982,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,404.67

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