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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,595.95, 1,458,967.70 and 262,613.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,595.95, 1,458,967.70 and 262,613.67 is: 393,940.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,595.95 : 1,458,967.70 = 262,613.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,595.95/1,458,967.70 = 262,613.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,595.95x = 1,458,967.70 × 262,613.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,595.95x = 383,144,862,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,144,862,108.46/972,595.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,940.43

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