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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,365.33, 1,458,536.27 and 252,643.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,365.33, 1,458,536.27 and 252,643.34 is: 378,961.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,365.33 : 1,458,536.27 = 252,643.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,365.33/1,458,536.27 = 252,643.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,365.33x = 1,458,536.27 × 252,643.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,365.33x = 368,489,473,500.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,489,473,500.73/972,365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,961.96

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