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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,493.28, 1,473,739.82 and 272,521.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,493.28, 1,473,739.82 and 272,521.34 is: 408,781.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,493.28 : 1,473,739.82 = 272,521.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,493.28/1,473,739.82 = 272,521.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,493.28x = 1,473,739.82 × 272,521.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,493.28x = 401,625,550,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,625,550,557.76/982,493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,781.98

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