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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,856.77, 1,456,283.90 and 260,884.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,856.77, 1,456,283.90 and 260,884.82 is: 391,326.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,856.77 : 1,456,283.90 = 260,884.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,856.77/1,456,283.90 = 260,884.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,856.77x = 1,456,283.90 × 260,884.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,856.77x = 379,922,363,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,922,363,120.40/970,856.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,326.89

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