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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,493.52, 1,473,740.19 and 272,521.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,493.52, 1,473,740.19 and 272,521.59 is: 408,782.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,493.52 : 1,473,740.19 = 272,521.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,493.52/1,473,740.19 = 272,521.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,493.52x = 1,473,740.19 × 272,521.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,493.52x = 401,626,019,825.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,626,019,825.70/982,493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,782.36

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