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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,502.80, 1,473,754.04 and 272,530.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,502.80, 1,473,754.04 and 272,530.84 is: 408,796.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,502.80 : 1,473,754.04 = 272,530.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,502.80/1,473,754.04 = 272,530.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,502.80x = 1,473,754.04 × 272,530.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,502.80x = 401,643,426,474.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,643,426,474.59/982,502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,796.22

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