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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,935, 1,475,876.58 and 273,934.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,935, 1,475,876.58 and 273,934.36 is: 410,894.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,935 : 1,475,876.58 = 273,934.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,935/1,475,876.58 = 273,934.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,935x = 1,475,876.58 × 273,934.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,935x = 404,293,306,381.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,293,306,381.29/983,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,894.32

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