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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,742.51, 1,475,652.65 and 273,832.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,742.51, 1,475,652.65 and 273,832.59 is: 410,759.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,742.51 : 1,475,652.65 = 273,832.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,742.51/1,475,652.65 = 273,832.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,742.51x = 1,475,652.65 × 273,832.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,742.51x = 404,081,785,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,081,785,720.70/983,742.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,759.71

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