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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,334.70, 1,458,502.02 and 262,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,334.70, 1,458,502.02 and 262,362.72 is: 393,544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,334.70 : 1,458,502.02 = 262,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,334.70/1,458,502.02 = 262,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,334.70x = 1,458,502.02 × 262,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,334.70x = 382,656,557,092.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,656,557,092.69/972,334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,544.07

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