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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,337.10, 1,458,505.58 and 262,365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,337.10, 1,458,505.58 and 262,365.12 is: 393,547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,337.10 : 1,458,505.58 = 262,365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,337.10/1,458,505.58 = 262,365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,337.10x = 1,458,505.58 × 262,365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,337.10x = 382,660,990,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,660,990,205.54/972,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,547.66

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