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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,995.80, 1,457,993.70 and 262,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,995.80, 1,457,993.70 and 262,095.60 is: 393,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,995.80 : 1,457,993.70 = 262,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,995.80/1,457,993.70 = 262,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,995.80x = 1,457,993.70 × 262,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,995.80x = 382,133,733,597.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,133,733,597.72/971,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,143.40

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