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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,261.36, 1,455,290.28 and 260,362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,261.36, 1,455,290.28 and 260,362.16 is: 390,515.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,261.36 : 1,455,290.28 = 260,362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,261.36/1,455,290.28 = 260,362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,261.36x = 1,455,290.28 × 260,362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,261.36x = 378,902,520,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,902,520,727.81/970,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,515.93

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