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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,332.96, 1,458,499.38 and 262,360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,332.96, 1,458,499.38 and 262,360.97 is: 393,541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,332.96 : 1,458,499.38 = 262,360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,332.96/1,458,499.38 = 262,360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,332.96x = 1,458,499.38 × 262,360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,332.96x = 382,653,304,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,653,304,788.70/972,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,541.43

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