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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,215.97, 1,474,824.41 and 273,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,215.97, 1,474,824.41 and 273,250.16 is: 409,875.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,215.97 : 1,474,824.41 = 273,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,215.97/1,474,824.41 = 273,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,215.97x = 1,474,824.41 × 273,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,215.97x = 402,996,003,819.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,996,003,819.31/983,215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,875.36

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