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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,334.44, 1,458,501.63 and 262,362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,334.44, 1,458,501.63 and 262,362.48 is: 393,543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,334.44 : 1,458,501.63 = 262,362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,334.44/1,458,501.63 = 262,362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,334.44x = 1,458,501.63 × 262,362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,334.44x = 382,656,104,730.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,656,104,730.84/972,334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,543.71

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