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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,379.46, 1,462,921.37 and 265,462.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,379.46, 1,462,921.37 and 265,462.82 is: 398,154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,379.46 : 1,462,921.37 = 265,462.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,379.46/1,462,921.37 = 265,462.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,379.46x = 1,462,921.37 × 265,462.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,379.46x = 388,351,232,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,351,232,318.46/975,379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,154.00

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