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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,648.65, 1,473,973.02 and 272,676.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,648.65, 1,473,973.02 and 272,676.95 is: 409,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,648.65 : 1,473,973.02 = 272,676.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,648.65/1,473,973.02 = 272,676.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,648.65x = 1,473,973.02 × 272,676.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,648.65x = 401,918,460,106.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,918,460,106.02/982,648.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,015.43

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