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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,018.84, 1,474,519.74 and 273,045.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,018.84, 1,474,519.74 and 273,045.74 is: 409,566.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,018.84 : 1,474,519.74 = 273,045.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,018.84/1,474,519.74 = 273,045.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,018.84x = 1,474,519.74 × 273,045.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,018.84x = 402,611,333,552.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,611,333,552.91/983,018.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,566.24

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