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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,728.68, 1,462,093.20 and 264,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,728.68, 1,462,093.20 and 264,861.60 is: 397,292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,728.68 : 1,462,093.20 = 264,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,728.68/1,462,093.20 = 264,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,728.68x = 1,462,093.20 × 264,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,728.68x = 387,252,344,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,252,344,301.12/974,728.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,292.45

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