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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,677.72, 1,457,351.34 and 261,547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,677.72, 1,457,351.34 and 261,547.48 is: 392,276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,677.72 : 1,457,351.34 = 261,547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,677.72/1,457,351.34 = 261,547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,677.72x = 1,457,351.34 × 261,547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,677.72x = 381,166,570,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,166,570,451.62/971,677.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,276.74

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