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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,537.84, 1,463,332.62 and 265,580.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,537.84, 1,463,332.62 and 265,580.40 is: 398,377.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,537.84 : 1,463,332.62 = 265,580.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,537.84/1,463,332.62 = 265,580.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,537.84x = 1,463,332.62 × 265,580.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,537.84x = 388,632,462,552.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,632,462,552.65/975,537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,377.64

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