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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,926.40, 1,457,791.16 and 262,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,926.40, 1,457,791.16 and 262,026.20 is: 393,012.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,926.40 : 1,457,791.16 = 262,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,926.40/1,457,791.16 = 262,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,926.40x = 1,457,791.16 × 262,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,926.40x = 381,979,482,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,979,482,347.94/971,926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,012.76

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