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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,482.30, 1,473,723.32 and 272,510.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,482.30, 1,473,723.32 and 272,510.33 is: 408,765.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,482.30 : 1,473,723.32 = 272,510.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,482.30/1,473,723.32 = 272,510.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,482.30x = 1,473,723.32 × 272,510.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,482.30x = 401,604,826,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,604,826,899.34/982,482.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,765.46

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