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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,998.76, 1,476,037.02 and 274,088.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,998.76, 1,476,037.02 and 274,088.84 is: 411,144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,998.76 : 1,476,037.02 = 274,088.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,998.76/1,476,037.02 = 274,088.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,998.76x = 1,476,037.02 × 274,088.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,998.76x = 404,565,274,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,565,274,608.86/983,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,144.09

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