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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,858.02, 1,456,285.77 and 260,886.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,858.02, 1,456,285.77 and 260,886.07 is: 391,328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,858.02 : 1,456,285.77 = 260,886.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,858.02/1,456,285.77 = 260,886.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,858.02x = 1,456,285.77 × 260,886.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,858.02x = 379,924,671,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,924,671,332.22/970,858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,328.77

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