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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,331.20, 1,471,825.49 and 261,681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,331.20, 1,471,825.49 and 261,681.84 is: 392,477.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,331.20 : 1,471,825.49 = 261,681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,331.20/1,471,825.49 = 261,681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,331.20x = 1,471,825.49 × 261,681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,331.20x = 385,150,001,073.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,150,001,073.69/981,331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,477.08

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