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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,363.87, 1,475,273.99 and 309,427.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,363.87, 1,475,273.99 and 309,427.66 is: 464,213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,363.87 : 1,475,273.99 = 309,427.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,363.87/1,475,273.99 = 309,427.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,363.87x = 1,475,273.99 × 309,427.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,363.87x = 456,490,573,346.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,490,573,346.68/983,363.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,213.29

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