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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,132.16, 1,474,777.82 and 273,160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,132.16, 1,474,777.82 and 273,160.27 is: 409,762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,132.16 : 1,474,777.82 = 273,160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,132.16/1,474,777.82 = 273,160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,132.16x = 1,474,777.82 × 273,160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,132.16x = 402,850,707,501.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,850,707,501.21/983,132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,762.52

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