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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,000.70, 1,458,001.05 and 262,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,000.70, 1,458,001.05 and 262,003.30 is: 393,004.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,000.70 : 1,458,001.05 = 262,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,000.70/1,458,001.05 = 262,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,000.70x = 1,458,001.05 × 262,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,000.70x = 382,001,086,503.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,001,086,503.47/972,000.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,004.95

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