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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,494.27, 1,473,741.31 and 272,522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,494.27, 1,473,741.31 and 272,522.34 is: 408,783.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,494.27 : 1,473,741.31 = 272,522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,494.27/1,473,741.31 = 272,522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,494.27x = 1,473,741.31 × 272,522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,494.27x = 401,627,430,355.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,627,430,355.87/982,494.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,783.48

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