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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,283.47, 1,462,777.58 and 265,366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,283.47, 1,462,777.58 and 265,366.87 is: 398,010.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,283.47 : 1,462,777.58 = 265,366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,283.47/1,462,777.58 = 265,366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,283.47x = 1,462,777.58 × 265,366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,283.47x = 388,172,704,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,172,704,917.25/975,283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,010.13

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