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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,036.80, 1,458,055.20 and 262,136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,036.80, 1,458,055.20 and 262,136.60 is: 393,204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,036.80 : 1,458,055.20 = 262,136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,036.80/1,458,055.20 = 262,136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,036.80x = 1,458,055.20 × 262,136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,036.80x = 382,209,632,740.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,209,632,740.32/972,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,204.90

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