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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,154.32, 1,474,730.64 and 273,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,154.32, 1,474,730.64 and 273,182 is: 409,772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,154.32 : 1,474,730.64 = 273,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,154.32/1,474,730.64 = 273,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,154.32x = 1,474,730.64 × 273,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,154.32x = 402,869,865,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,869,865,696.48/983,154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,772.77

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