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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,797.62, 1,475,696.44 and 273,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,797.62, 1,475,696.44 and 273,844.16 is: 410,766.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,797.62 : 1,475,696.44 = 273,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,797.62/1,475,696.44 = 273,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,797.62x = 1,475,696.44 × 273,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,797.62x = 404,110,852,026.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,110,852,026.79/983,797.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,766.24

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