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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,491.77, 1,473,737.57 and 272,519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,491.77, 1,473,737.57 and 272,519.84 is: 408,779.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,491.77 : 1,473,737.57 = 272,519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,491.77/1,473,737.57 = 272,519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,491.77x = 1,473,737.57 × 272,519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,491.77x = 401,622,725,415.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,622,725,415.79/982,491.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,779.74

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