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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,949.96, 1,474,260.24 and 273,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,949.96, 1,474,260.24 and 273,049.76 is: 409,528.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,949.96 : 1,474,260.24 = 273,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,949.96/1,474,260.24 = 273,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,949.96x = 1,474,260.24 × 273,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,949.96x = 402,546,404,709.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,546,404,709.54/982,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,528.89

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