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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,019.84, 1,474,521.24 and 273,046.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,019.84, 1,474,521.24 and 273,046.74 is: 409,567.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,019.84 : 1,474,521.24 = 273,046.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,019.84/1,474,521.24 = 273,046.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,019.84x = 1,474,521.24 × 273,046.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,019.84x = 402,613,217,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,613,217,642.76/983,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,567.74

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