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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,898.30, 1,459,380.25 and 262,932.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,898.30, 1,459,380.25 and 262,932.49 is: 394,407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,898.30 : 1,459,380.25 = 262,932.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,898.30/1,459,380.25 = 262,932.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,898.30x = 1,459,380.25 × 262,932.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,898.30x = 383,718,475,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,718,475,692.42/972,898.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,407.59

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