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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,304.08, 1,462,985.82 and 265,347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,304.08, 1,462,985.82 and 265,347.72 is: 398,029.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,304.08 : 1,462,985.82 = 265,347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,304.08/1,462,985.82 = 265,347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,304.08x = 1,462,985.82 × 265,347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,304.08x = 388,199,951,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,199,951,729.33/975,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,029.66

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