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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,942.52, 1,460,913.76 and 263,970.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,942.52, 1,460,913.76 and 263,970.55 is: 395,955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,942.52 : 1,460,913.76 = 263,970.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,942.52/1,460,913.76 = 263,970.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,942.52x = 1,460,913.76 × 263,970.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,942.52x = 385,638,201,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,638,201,183.40/973,942.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,955.81

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