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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,441.50, 1,473,662.17 and 272,469.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,441.50, 1,473,662.17 and 272,469.53 is: 408,704.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,441.50 : 1,473,662.17 = 272,469.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,441.50/1,473,662.17 = 272,469.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,441.50x = 1,473,662.17 × 272,469.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,441.50x = 401,528,038,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,528,038,838.68/982,441.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,704.27

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