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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,779.22, 1,474,004.76 and 272,879.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,779.22, 1,474,004.76 and 272,879.02 is: 409,272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,779.22 : 1,474,004.76 = 272,879.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,779.22/1,474,004.76 = 272,879.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,779.22x = 1,474,004.76 × 272,879.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,779.22x = 402,224,974,384.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,224,974,384.14/982,779.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,272.97

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