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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,892.12, 1,475,691.30 and 273,846.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,892.12, 1,475,691.30 and 273,846.12 is: 410,728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,892.12 : 1,475,691.30 = 273,846.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,892.12/1,475,691.30 = 273,846.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,892.12x = 1,475,691.30 × 273,846.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,892.12x = 404,112,336,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,112,336,822.76/983,892.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,728.30

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