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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,445.52, 1,473,668.16 and 272,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,445.52, 1,473,668.16 and 272,473.52 is: 408,710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,445.52 : 1,473,668.16 = 272,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,445.52/1,473,668.16 = 272,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,445.52x = 1,473,668.16 × 272,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,445.52x = 401,535,550,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,535,550,867.12/982,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,710.25

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