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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,244.64, 1,473,221.12 and 272,198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,244.64, 1,473,221.12 and 272,198.64 is: 408,257.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,244.64 : 1,473,221.12 = 272,198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,244.64/1,473,221.12 = 272,198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,244.64x = 1,473,221.12 × 272,198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,244.64x = 401,008,785,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,008,785,283.28/982,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,257.54

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