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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,460, 1,463,162.52 and 265,494.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,460, 1,463,162.52 and 265,494.19 is: 398,233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,460 : 1,463,162.52 = 265,494.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,460/1,463,162.52 = 265,494.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,460x = 1,463,162.52 × 265,494.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,460x = 388,461,148,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,461,148,085.76/975,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,233.81

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