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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,388.08, 1,462,934.32 and 265,471.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,388.08, 1,462,934.32 and 265,471.44 is: 398,166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,388.08 : 1,462,934.32 = 265,471.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,388.08/1,462,934.32 = 265,471.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,388.08x = 1,462,934.32 × 265,471.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,388.08x = 388,367,280,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,367,280,555.82/975,388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,166.93

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