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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,801.44, 1,474,210.34 and 272,884.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,801.44, 1,474,210.34 and 272,884.84 is: 409,329.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,801.44 : 1,474,210.34 = 272,884.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,801.44/1,474,210.34 = 272,884.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,801.44x = 1,474,210.34 × 272,884.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,801.44x = 402,289,652,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,289,652,757.25/982,801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,329.53

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