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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,923.96, 1,457,787.51 and 262,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,923.96, 1,457,787.51 and 262,023.76 is: 393,009.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,923.96 : 1,457,787.51 = 262,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,923.96/1,457,787.51 = 262,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,923.96x = 1,457,787.51 × 262,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,923.96x = 381,974,966,473.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,974,966,473.47/971,923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,009.11

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