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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,952.96, 1,474,264.74 and 273,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,952.96, 1,474,264.74 and 273,052.76 is: 409,533.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,952.96 : 1,474,264.74 = 273,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,952.96/1,474,264.74 = 273,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,952.96x = 1,474,264.74 × 273,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,952.96x = 402,552,056,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,552,056,227.68/982,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,533.39

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