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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,648.53, 1,473,973.54 and 272,677.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,648.53, 1,473,973.54 and 272,677.25 is: 409,016.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,648.53 : 1,473,973.54 = 272,677.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,648.53/1,473,973.54 = 272,677.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,648.53x = 1,473,973.54 × 272,677.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,648.53x = 401,919,054,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,919,054,463.21/982,648.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,016.08

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