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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,926.56, 1,457,791.40 and 262,026.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,926.56, 1,457,791.40 and 262,026.36 is: 393,013.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,926.56 : 1,457,791.40 = 262,026.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,926.56/1,457,791.40 = 262,026.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,926.56x = 1,457,791.40 × 262,026.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,926.56x = 381,979,774,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,979,774,181.30/971,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,013.00

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