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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,516.02, 1,457,272.74 and 261,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,516.02, 1,457,272.74 and 261,544.84 is: 392,316.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,516.02 : 1,457,272.74 = 261,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,516.02/1,457,272.74 = 261,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,516.02x = 1,457,272.74 × 261,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,516.02x = 381,142,165,619.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,142,165,619.66/971,516.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,316.91

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