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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,856.52, 1,456,283.52 and 260,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,856.52, 1,456,283.52 and 260,884.56 is: 391,326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,856.52 : 1,456,283.52 = 260,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,856.52/1,456,283.52 = 260,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,856.52x = 1,456,283.52 × 260,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,856.52x = 379,921,885,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,921,885,350.45/970,856.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,326.50

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