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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,305.58, 1,462,988.07 and 265,349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,305.58, 1,462,988.07 and 265,349.22 is: 398,031.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,305.58 : 1,462,988.07 = 265,349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,305.58/1,462,988.07 = 265,349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,305.58x = 1,462,988.07 × 265,349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,305.58x = 388,202,743,243.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,202,743,243.81/975,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,031.91

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