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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,377.67, 1,458,566.55 and 262,404.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,377.67, 1,458,566.55 and 262,404.57 is: 393,606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,377.67 : 1,458,566.55 = 262,404.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,377.67/1,458,566.55 = 262,404.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,377.67x = 1,458,566.55 × 262,404.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,377.67x = 382,734,528,369.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,734,528,369.13/972,377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,606.87

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