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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,328.19, 1,462,844.66 and 265,411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,328.19, 1,462,844.66 and 265,411.59 is: 398,077.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,328.19 : 1,462,844.66 = 265,411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,328.19/1,462,844.66 = 265,411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,328.19x = 1,462,844.66 × 265,411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,328.19x = 388,255,921,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,255,921,813.82/975,328.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,077.21

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