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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,344.09, 1,472,086.39 and 261,682.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,344.09, 1,472,086.39 and 261,682.01 is: 392,541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,344.09 : 1,472,086.39 = 261,682.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,344.09/1,472,086.39 = 261,682.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,344.09x = 1,472,086.39 × 261,682.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,344.09x = 385,218,529,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,218,529,635.55/981,344.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,541.75

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