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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,241.12, 1,473,215.88 and 272,195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,241.12, 1,473,215.88 and 272,195.12 is: 408,252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,241.12 : 1,473,215.88 = 272,195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,241.12/1,473,215.88 = 272,195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,241.12x = 1,473,215.88 × 272,195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,241.12x = 401,002,173,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,002,173,242.51/982,241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,252.28

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