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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,041.53, 1,459,558.85 and 263,069.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,041.53, 1,459,558.85 and 263,069.44 is: 394,603.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,041.53 : 1,459,558.85 = 263,069.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,041.53/1,459,558.85 = 263,069.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,041.53x = 1,459,558.85 × 263,069.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,041.53x = 383,965,324,352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,965,324,352.30/973,041.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,603.23

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