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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,380.46, 1,462,922.87 and 265,463.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,380.46, 1,462,922.87 and 265,463.82 is: 398,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,380.46 : 1,462,922.87 = 265,463.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,380.46/1,462,922.87 = 265,463.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,380.46x = 1,462,922.87 × 265,463.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,380.46x = 388,353,093,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,353,093,435.56/975,380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,155.50

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