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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,337.04, 1,473,505.64 and 272,365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,337.04, 1,473,505.64 and 272,365.10 is: 408,547.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,337.04 : 1,473,505.64 = 272,365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,337.04/1,473,505.64 = 272,365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,337.04x = 1,473,505.64 × 272,365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,337.04x = 401,331,510,989.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,331,510,989.16/982,337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,547.67

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