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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,364.83, 1,458,535.51 and 252,642.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,364.83, 1,458,535.51 and 252,642.84 is: 378,961.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,364.83 : 1,458,535.51 = 252,642.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,364.83/1,458,535.51 = 252,642.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,364.83x = 1,458,535.51 × 252,642.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,364.83x = 368,488,553,487.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,488,553,487.25/972,364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,961.21

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