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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,951.96, 1,474,263.24 and 273,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,951.96, 1,474,263.24 and 273,051.76 is: 409,531.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,951.96 : 1,474,263.24 = 273,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,951.96/1,474,263.24 = 273,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,951.96x = 1,474,263.24 × 273,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,951.96x = 402,550,172,385.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,550,172,385.30/982,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,531.89

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