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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,778.23, 1,456,068.93 and 260,714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,778.23, 1,456,068.93 and 260,714.02 is: 391,044.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,778.23 : 1,456,068.93 = 260,714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,778.23/1,456,068.93 = 260,714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,778.23x = 1,456,068.93 × 260,714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,778.23x = 379,617,584,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,617,584,137.40/970,778.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,044.60

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