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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,035.80, 1,458,053.70 and 262,135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,035.80, 1,458,053.70 and 262,135.60 is: 393,203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,035.80 : 1,458,053.70 = 262,135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,035.80/1,458,053.70 = 262,135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,035.80x = 1,458,053.70 × 262,135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,035.80x = 382,207,781,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,207,781,481.72/972,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,203.40

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