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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,307.40, 1,458,461.10 and 262,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,307.40, 1,458,461.10 and 262,407.20 is: 393,610.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,307.40 : 1,458,461.10 = 262,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,307.40/1,458,461.10 = 262,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,307.40x = 1,458,461.10 × 262,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,307.40x = 382,710,693,559.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,710,693,559.92/972,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,610.80

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