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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,637.95, 1,475,448.75 and 273,663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,637.95, 1,475,448.75 and 273,663.90 is: 410,493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,637.95 : 1,475,448.75 = 273,663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,637.95/1,475,448.75 = 273,663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,637.95x = 1,475,448.75 × 273,663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,637.95x = 403,777,059,175.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,777,059,175.13/983,637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,493.58

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