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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,371.59, 1,462,909.56 and 265,454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,371.59, 1,462,909.56 and 265,454.95 is: 398,142.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,371.59 : 1,462,909.56 = 265,454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,371.59/1,462,909.56 = 265,454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,371.59x = 1,462,909.56 × 265,454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,371.59x = 388,336,584,104.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,336,584,104.32/975,371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,142.19

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