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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,331.03, 1,473,496.63 and 272,359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,331.03, 1,473,496.63 and 272,359.10 is: 408,538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,331.03 : 1,473,496.63 = 272,359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,331.03/1,473,496.63 = 272,359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,331.03x = 1,473,496.63 × 272,359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,331.03x = 401,320,219,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,320,219,002.68/982,331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,538.68

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