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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,795.63, 1,475,693.44 and 273,842.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,795.63, 1,475,693.44 and 273,842.17 is: 410,763.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,795.63 : 1,475,693.44 = 273,842.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,795.63/1,475,693.44 = 273,842.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,795.63x = 1,475,693.44 × 273,842.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,795.63x = 404,107,089,490.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,107,089,490.53/983,795.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,763.25

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