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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,320.19, 1,458,480.28 and 262,348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,320.19, 1,458,480.28 and 262,348.22 is: 393,522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,320.19 : 1,458,480.28 = 262,348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,320.19/1,458,480.28 = 262,348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,320.19x = 1,458,480.28 × 262,348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,320.19x = 382,629,704,051.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,629,704,051.36/972,320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,522.33

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