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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,947.06, 1,456,418.47 and 260,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,947.06, 1,456,418.47 and 260,975.08 is: 391,462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,947.06 : 1,456,418.47 = 260,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,947.06/1,456,418.47 = 260,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,947.06x = 1,456,418.47 × 260,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,947.06x = 380,088,926,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,088,926,721.73/970,947.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,462.05

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