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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,369.10, 1,462,905.80 and 265,452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,369.10, 1,462,905.80 and 265,452.46 is: 398,138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,369.10 : 1,462,905.80 = 265,452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,369.10/1,462,905.80 = 265,452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,369.10x = 1,462,905.80 × 265,452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,369.10x = 388,331,943,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,331,943,358.27/975,369.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,138.45

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