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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,496.19, 1,473,744.30 and 272,524.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,496.19, 1,473,744.30 and 272,524.23 is: 408,786.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,496.19 : 1,473,744.30 = 272,524.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,496.19/1,473,744.30 = 272,524.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,496.19x = 1,473,744.30 × 272,524.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,496.19x = 401,631,029,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,631,029,552.42/982,496.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,786.35

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