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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,470.25, 1,473,705.10 and 272,498.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,470.25, 1,473,705.10 and 272,498.37 is: 408,747.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,470.25 : 1,473,705.10 = 272,498.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,470.25/1,473,705.10 = 272,498.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,470.25x = 1,473,705.10 × 272,498.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,470.25x = 401,582,237,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,582,237,610.69/982,470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,747.48

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