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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,383.10, 1,462,926.80 and 265,466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,383.10, 1,462,926.80 and 265,466.46 is: 398,159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,383.10 : 1,462,926.80 = 265,466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,383.10/1,462,926.80 = 265,466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,383.10x = 1,462,926.80 × 265,466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,383.10x = 388,357,998,835.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,357,998,835.13/975,383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,159.45

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