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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,272.30, 1,473,408.45 and 509,102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,272.30, 1,473,408.45 and 509,102.70 is: 763,654.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,272.30 : 1,473,408.45 = 509,102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,272.30/1,473,408.45 = 509,102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,272.30x = 1,473,408.45 × 509,102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,272.30x = 750,116,220,097.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,116,220,097.82/982,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,654.05

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