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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,848.34, 1,457,606.42 and 261,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,848.34, 1,457,606.42 and 261,710.30 is: 392,520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,848.34 : 1,457,606.42 = 261,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,848.34/1,457,606.42 = 261,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,848.34x = 1,457,606.42 × 261,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,848.34x = 381,470,613,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,470,613,460.13/971,848.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,520.72

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