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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,334.32, 1,458,501.44 and 262,362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,334.32, 1,458,501.44 and 262,362.36 is: 393,543.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,334.32 : 1,458,501.44 = 262,362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,334.32/1,458,501.44 = 262,362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,334.32x = 1,458,501.44 × 262,362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,334.32x = 382,655,879,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,655,879,861.80/972,334.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,543.53

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