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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,973.52, 1,462,490.70 and 265,016.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,973.52, 1,462,490.70 and 265,016.62 is: 397,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,973.52 : 1,462,490.70 = 265,016.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,973.52/1,462,490.70 = 265,016.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,973.52x = 1,462,490.70 × 265,016.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,973.52x = 387,584,342,095.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,584,342,095.43/974,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,533.20

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