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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,754.64, 1,474,161.12 and 272,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,754.64, 1,474,161.12 and 272,835 is: 409,260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,754.64 : 1,474,161.12 = 272,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,754.64/1,474,161.12 = 272,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,754.64x = 1,474,161.12 × 272,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,754.64x = 402,202,749,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,202,749,175.20/982,754.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,260.60

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