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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,939.98, 1,460,909.96 and 263,968.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,939.98, 1,460,909.96 and 263,968.01 is: 395,952.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,939.98 : 1,460,909.96 = 263,968.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,939.98/1,460,909.96 = 263,968.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,939.98x = 1,460,909.96 × 263,968.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,939.98x = 385,633,502,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,633,502,105.50/973,939.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,952.02

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