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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,483.23, 1,473,724.72 and 272,511.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,483.23, 1,473,724.72 and 272,511.27 is: 408,766.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,483.23 : 1,473,724.72 = 272,511.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,483.23/1,473,724.72 = 272,511.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,483.23x = 1,473,724.72 × 272,511.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,483.23x = 401,606,595,077.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,606,595,077.59/982,483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,766.87

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