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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,250.64, 1,473,230.12 and 272,204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,250.64, 1,473,230.12 and 272,204.64 is: 408,266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,250.64 : 1,473,230.12 = 272,204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,250.64/1,473,230.12 = 272,204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,250.64x = 1,473,230.12 × 272,204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,250.64x = 401,020,074,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,020,074,451.76/982,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,266.54

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