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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,728.80, 1,462,093.20 and 264,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,728.80, 1,462,093.20 and 264,844.80 is: 397,267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,728.80 : 1,462,093.20 = 264,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,728.80/1,462,093.20 = 264,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,728.80x = 1,462,093.20 × 264,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,728.80x = 387,227,781,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,227,781,135.36/974,728.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,267.20

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