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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,502.43, 1,473,753.63 and 272,530.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,502.43, 1,473,753.63 and 272,530.47 is: 408,795.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,502.43 : 1,473,753.63 = 272,530.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,502.43/1,473,753.63 = 272,530.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,502.43x = 1,473,753.63 × 272,530.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,502.43x = 401,642,769,448.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,642,769,448.11/982,502.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,795.70

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