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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,133.16, 1,474,779.32 and 273,161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,133.16, 1,474,779.32 and 273,161.27 is: 409,764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,133.16 : 1,474,779.32 = 273,161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,133.16/1,474,779.32 = 273,161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,133.16x = 1,474,779.32 × 273,161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,133.16x = 402,852,592,020.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,852,592,020.94/983,133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,764.02

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