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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,482.67, 1,473,723.88 and 272,510.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,482.67, 1,473,723.88 and 272,510.71 is: 408,766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,482.67 : 1,473,723.88 = 272,510.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,482.67/1,473,723.88 = 272,510.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,482.67x = 1,473,723.88 × 272,510.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,482.67x = 401,605,536,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,605,536,517.17/982,482.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,766.03

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