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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,934, 1,475,875.08 and 273,933.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,934, 1,475,875.08 and 273,933.36 is: 410,892.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,934 : 1,475,875.08 = 273,933.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,934/1,475,875.08 = 273,933.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,934x = 1,475,875.08 × 273,933.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,934x = 404,291,419,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,291,419,604.67/983,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,892.82

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