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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,275.96, 1,463,208.50 and 292,184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,275.96, 1,463,208.50 and 292,184.96 is: 438,365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,275.96 : 1,463,208.50 = 292,184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,275.96/1,463,208.50 = 292,184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,275.96x = 1,463,208.50 × 292,184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,275.96x = 427,527,522,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,527,522,804.40/975,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,365.69

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