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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,774.23, 1,456,062.93 and 260,710.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,774.23, 1,456,062.93 and 260,710.01 is: 391,038.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,774.23 : 1,456,062.93 = 260,710.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,774.23/1,456,062.93 = 260,710.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,774.23x = 1,456,062.93 × 260,710.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,774.23x = 379,610,181,040.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,610,181,040.93/970,774.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,038.58

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