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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,160.84, 1,489,758.54 and 273,498.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,160.84, 1,489,758.54 and 273,498.84 is: 410,253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,160.84 : 1,489,758.54 = 273,498.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,160.84/1,489,758.54 = 273,498.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,160.84x = 1,489,758.54 × 273,498.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,160.84x = 407,447,240,276.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,447,240,276.17/993,160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,253.03

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