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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,509.28, 1,475,347.47 and 273,537.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,509.28, 1,475,347.47 and 273,537.32 is: 410,329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,509.28 : 1,475,347.47 = 273,537.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,509.28/1,475,347.47 = 273,537.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,509.28x = 1,475,347.47 × 273,537.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,509.28x = 403,562,586,684.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,562,586,684.79/983,509.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,329.21

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