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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,594.95, 1,458,966.20 and 262,612.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,594.95, 1,458,966.20 and 262,612.67 is: 393,938.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,594.95 : 1,458,966.20 = 262,612.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,594.95/1,458,966.20 = 262,612.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,594.95x = 1,458,966.20 × 262,612.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,594.95x = 383,143,000,613.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,143,000,613.86/972,594.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,938.92

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