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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,762.59, 1,474,152.13 and 272,845.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,762.59, 1,474,152.13 and 272,845.98 is: 409,271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,762.59 : 1,474,152.13 = 272,845.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,762.59/1,474,152.13 = 272,845.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,762.59x = 1,474,152.13 × 272,845.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,762.59x = 402,216,488,448.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,216,488,448.07/982,762.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,271.27

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