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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,050.88, 1,487,805.99 and 272,221.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,050.88, 1,487,805.99 and 272,221.89 is: 408,258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,050.88 : 1,487,805.99 = 272,221.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,050.88/1,487,805.99 = 272,221.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,050.88x = 1,487,805.99 × 272,221.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,050.88x = 405,013,358,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,013,358,551.12/992,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,258.66

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