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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,676.72, 1,457,349.84 and 261,546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,676.72, 1,457,349.84 and 261,546.48 is: 392,275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,676.72 : 1,457,349.84 = 261,546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,676.72/1,457,349.84 = 261,546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,676.72x = 1,457,349.84 × 261,546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,676.72x = 381,164,720,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,164,720,780.56/971,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,275.24

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