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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,600.82, 1,475,403.96 and 273,629.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,600.82, 1,475,403.96 and 273,629.54 is: 410,445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,600.82 : 1,475,403.96 = 273,629.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,600.82/1,475,403.96 = 273,629.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,600.82x = 1,475,403.96 × 273,629.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,600.82x = 403,714,111,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,714,111,603.60/983,600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,445.07

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