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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,513.74, 1,458,655.76 and 262,597.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,513.74, 1,458,655.76 and 262,597.16 is: 393,864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,513.74 : 1,458,655.76 = 262,597.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,513.74/1,458,655.76 = 262,597.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,513.74x = 1,458,655.76 × 262,597.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,513.74x = 383,038,859,993.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,038,859,993.64/972,513.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,864.73

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