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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,379.96, 1,462,922.12 and 265,463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,379.96, 1,462,922.12 and 265,463.32 is: 398,154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,379.96 : 1,462,922.12 = 265,463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,379.96/1,462,922.12 = 265,463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,379.96x = 1,462,922.12 × 265,463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,379.96x = 388,352,162,876.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,352,162,876.64/975,379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,154.75

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