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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,598.47, 1,475,400.34 and 273,626.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,598.47, 1,475,400.34 and 273,626.59 is: 410,440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,598.47 : 1,475,400.34 = 273,626.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,598.47/1,475,400.34 = 273,626.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,598.47x = 1,475,400.34 × 273,626.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,598.47x = 403,708,759,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,708,759,546.47/983,598.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,440.61

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