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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,705.85, 1,474,058.31 and 272,733.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,705.85, 1,474,058.31 and 272,733.66 is: 409,100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,705.85 : 1,474,058.31 = 272,733.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,705.85/1,474,058.31 = 272,733.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,705.85x = 1,474,058.31 × 272,733.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,705.85x = 402,025,317,939.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,025,317,939.72/982,705.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,100.36

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