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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,378.96, 1,462,920.62 and 265,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,378.96, 1,462,920.62 and 265,462.32 is: 398,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,378.96 : 1,462,920.62 = 265,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,378.96/1,462,920.62 = 265,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,378.96x = 1,462,920.62 × 265,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,378.96x = 388,350,301,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,350,301,761.04/975,378.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,153.25

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