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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,527.92, 1,458,792.18 and 262,555.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,527.92, 1,458,792.18 and 262,555.43 is: 393,833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,527.92 : 1,458,792.18 = 262,555.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,527.92/1,458,792.18 = 262,555.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,527.92x = 1,458,792.18 × 262,555.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,527.92x = 383,013,800,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,013,800,806.58/972,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,833.22

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