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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,160.96, 1,474,821.51 and 273,189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,160.96, 1,474,821.51 and 273,189.07 is: 409,805.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,160.96 : 1,474,821.51 = 273,189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,160.96/1,474,821.51 = 273,189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,160.96x = 1,474,821.51 × 273,189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,160.96x = 402,905,116,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,905,116,732.90/983,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,805.85

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