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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,093, 1,458,215.82 and 262,110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,093, 1,458,215.82 and 262,110.36 is: 393,186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,093 : 1,458,215.82 = 262,110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,093/1,458,215.82 = 262,110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,093x = 1,458,215.82 × 262,110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,093x = 382,213,473,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,213,473,537.90/972,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,186.12

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