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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,762.96, 1,474,152.70 and 272,846.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,762.96, 1,474,152.70 and 272,846.36 is: 409,271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,762.96 : 1,474,152.70 = 272,846.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,762.96/1,474,152.70 = 272,846.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,762.96x = 1,474,152.70 × 272,846.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,762.96x = 402,217,196,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,217,196,914.94/982,762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,271.83

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