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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,022.60, 1,458,033.90 and 262,122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,022.60, 1,458,033.90 and 262,122.40 is: 393,183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,022.60 : 1,458,033.90 = 262,122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,022.60/1,458,033.90 = 262,122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,022.60x = 1,458,033.90 × 262,122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,022.60x = 382,183,345,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,183,345,149.36/972,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,183.60

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