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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,376.97, 1,462,917.62 and 265,460.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,376.97, 1,462,917.62 and 265,460.33 is: 398,150.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,376.97 : 1,462,917.62 = 265,460.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,376.97/1,462,917.62 = 265,460.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,376.97x = 1,462,917.62 × 265,460.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,376.97x = 388,346,587,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,346,587,517.08/975,376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,150.26

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