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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,378.59, 1,462,920.06 and 265,461.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,378.59, 1,462,920.06 and 265,461.95 is: 398,152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,378.59 : 1,462,920.06 = 265,461.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,378.59/1,462,920.06 = 265,461.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,378.59x = 1,462,920.06 × 265,461.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,378.59x = 388,349,611,821.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,349,611,821.72/975,378.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,152.69

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