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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,991.94, 1,460,987.91 and 264,019.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,991.94, 1,460,987.91 and 264,019.98 is: 396,029.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,991.94 : 1,460,987.91 = 264,019.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,991.94/1,460,987.91 = 264,019.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,991.94x = 1,460,987.91 × 264,019.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,991.94x = 385,729,991,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,729,991,473.50/973,991.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,029.96

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