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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,483.67, 1,473,725.38 and 272,511.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,483.67, 1,473,725.38 and 272,511.71 is: 408,767.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,483.67 : 1,473,725.38 = 272,511.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,483.67/1,473,725.38 = 272,511.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,483.67x = 1,473,725.38 × 272,511.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,483.67x = 401,607,423,374.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,607,423,374.20/982,483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,767.53

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