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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,153.23, 1,474,809.86 and 273,181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,153.23, 1,474,809.86 and 273,181.34 is: 409,794.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,153.23 : 1,474,809.86 = 273,181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,153.23/1,474,809.86 = 273,181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,153.23x = 1,474,809.86 × 273,181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,153.23x = 402,890,538,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,890,538,169.99/983,153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,794.25

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