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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,122.73, 1,458,184.23 and 262,150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,122.73, 1,458,184.23 and 262,150.84 is: 393,226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,122.73 : 1,458,184.23 = 262,150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,122.73/1,458,184.23 = 262,150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,122.73x = 1,458,184.23 × 262,150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,122.73x = 382,264,220,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,264,220,769.25/972,122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,226.30

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