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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,329.01, 1,458,493.52 and 262,357.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,329.01, 1,458,493.52 and 262,357.07 is: 393,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,329.01 : 1,458,493.52 = 262,357.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,329.01/1,458,493.52 = 262,357.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,329.01x = 1,458,493.52 × 262,357.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,329.01x = 382,646,077,916.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,646,077,916.93/972,329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,535.60

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