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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,023.10, 1,458,034.65 and 262,122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,023.10, 1,458,034.65 and 262,122.90 is: 393,184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,023.10 : 1,458,034.65 = 262,122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,023.10/1,458,034.65 = 262,122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,023.10x = 1,458,034.65 × 262,122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,023.10x = 382,184,270,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,184,270,758.49/972,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,184.35

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