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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,994.30, 1,457,991.45 and 262,094.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,994.30, 1,457,991.45 and 262,094.10 is: 393,141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,994.30 : 1,457,991.45 = 262,094.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,994.30/1,457,991.45 = 262,094.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,994.30x = 1,457,991.45 × 262,094.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,994.30x = 382,130,956,895.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,130,956,895.45/971,994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,141.15

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