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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,768.96, 1,474,161.70 and 272,852.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,768.96, 1,474,161.70 and 272,852.36 is: 409,280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,768.96 : 1,474,161.70 = 272,852.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,768.96/1,474,161.70 = 272,852.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,768.96x = 1,474,161.70 × 272,852.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,768.96x = 402,228,498,866.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,228,498,866.61/982,768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,280.83

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