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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,573.96, 1,475,363.57 and 273,602.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,573.96, 1,475,363.57 and 273,602.07 is: 410,403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,573.96 : 1,475,363.57 = 273,602.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,573.96/1,475,363.57 = 273,602.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,573.96x = 1,475,363.57 × 273,602.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,573.96x = 403,662,525,386.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,662,525,386.58/983,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,403.84

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