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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,332.28, 1,473,498.50 and 272,360.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,332.28, 1,473,498.50 and 272,360.34 is: 408,540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,332.28 : 1,473,498.50 = 272,360.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,332.28/1,473,498.50 = 272,360.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,332.28x = 1,473,498.50 × 272,360.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,332.28x = 401,322,552,449.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,322,552,449.49/982,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,540.53

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