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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,827.41, 1,456,240.34 and 260,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,827.41, 1,456,240.34 and 260,855.44 is: 391,282.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,827.41 : 1,456,240.34 = 260,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,827.41/1,456,240.34 = 260,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,827.41x = 1,456,240.34 × 260,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,827.41x = 379,868,220,970.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,868,220,970.11/970,827.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,282.96

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