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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,464.66, 1,473,696.90 and 272,492.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,464.66, 1,473,696.90 and 272,492.82 is: 408,739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,464.66 : 1,473,696.90 = 272,492.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,464.66/1,473,696.90 = 272,492.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,464.66x = 1,473,696.90 × 272,492.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,464.66x = 401,571,824,106.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,571,824,106.26/982,464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,739.21

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