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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,465.41, 1,473,698.03 and 272,493.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,465.41, 1,473,698.03 and 272,493.57 is: 408,740.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,465.41 : 1,473,698.03 = 272,493.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,465.41/1,473,698.03 = 272,493.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,465.41x = 1,473,698.03 × 272,493.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,465.41x = 401,573,235,934.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,573,235,934.20/982,465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,740.33

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