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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,229.50, 1,458,339.93 and 262,328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,229.50, 1,458,339.93 and 262,328.22 is: 393,491.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,229.50 : 1,458,339.93 = 262,328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,229.50/1,458,339.93 = 262,328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,229.50x = 1,458,339.93 × 262,328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,229.50x = 382,563,717,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,563,717,991.83/972,229.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,491.16

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