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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,325.56, 1,458,488.32 and 262,353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,325.56, 1,458,488.32 and 262,353.58 is: 393,530.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,325.56 : 1,458,488.32 = 262,353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,325.56/1,458,488.32 = 262,353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,325.56x = 1,458,488.32 × 262,353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,325.56x = 382,639,632,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,639,632,140.19/972,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,530.36

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