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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,156.32, 1,474,733.64 and 273,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,156.32, 1,474,733.64 and 273,184 is: 409,775.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,156.32 : 1,474,733.64 = 273,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,156.32/1,474,733.64 = 273,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,156.32x = 1,474,733.64 × 273,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,156.32x = 402,873,634,709.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,873,634,709.76/983,156.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,775.77

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