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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,442.50, 1,473,663.67 and 272,470.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,442.50, 1,473,663.67 and 272,470.53 is: 408,705.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,442.50 : 1,473,663.67 = 272,470.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,442.50/1,473,663.67 = 272,470.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,442.50x = 1,473,663.67 × 272,470.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,442.50x = 401,529,921,206.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,529,921,206.65/982,442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,705.77

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