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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,482.92, 1,473,724.25 and 272,510.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,482.92, 1,473,724.25 and 272,510.95 is: 408,766.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,482.92 : 1,473,724.25 = 272,510.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,482.92/1,473,724.25 = 272,510.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,482.92x = 1,473,724.25 × 272,510.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,482.92x = 401,605,995,405.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,605,995,405.54/982,482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,766.39

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