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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,495.27, 1,473,742.81 and 272,523.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,495.27, 1,473,742.81 and 272,523.34 is: 408,784.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,495.27 : 1,473,742.81 = 272,523.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,495.27/1,473,742.81 = 272,523.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,495.27x = 1,473,742.81 × 272,523.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,495.27x = 401,629,312,882.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,629,312,882.19/982,495.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,784.98

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