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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,334.03, 1,473,501.13 and 272,362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,334.03, 1,473,501.13 and 272,362.10 is: 408,543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,334.03 : 1,473,501.13 = 272,362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,334.03/1,473,501.13 = 272,362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,334.03x = 1,473,501.13 × 272,362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,334.03x = 401,325,862,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,325,862,119.17/982,334.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,543.17

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