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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,368.10, 1,462,904.30 and 265,451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,368.10, 1,462,904.30 and 265,451.46 is: 398,136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,368.10 : 1,462,904.30 = 265,451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,368.10/1,462,904.30 = 265,451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,368.10x = 1,462,904.30 × 265,451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,368.10x = 388,330,082,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,330,082,275.28/975,368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,136.95

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