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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,853.27, 1,475,273.25 and 450,917.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,853.27, 1,475,273.25 and 450,917.82 is: 676,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,853.27 : 1,475,273.25 = 450,917.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,853.27/1,475,273.25 = 450,917.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,853.27x = 1,475,273.25 × 450,917.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,853.27x = 665,226,997,794.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,226,997,794.32/983,853.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,144.52

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