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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,483.42, 1,473,725 and 272,511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,483.42, 1,473,725 and 272,511.46 is: 408,767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,483.42 : 1,473,725 = 272,511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,483.42/1,473,725 = 272,511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,483.42x = 1,473,725 × 272,511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,483.42x = 401,606,951,388.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,606,951,388.50/982,483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,767.15

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