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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,038.80, 1,458,058.20 and 262,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,038.80, 1,458,058.20 and 262,138.60 is: 393,207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,038.80 : 1,458,058.20 = 262,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,038.80/1,458,058.20 = 262,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,038.80x = 1,458,058.20 × 262,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,038.80x = 382,213,335,266.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,213,335,266.52/972,038.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,207.90

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