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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,538.84, 1,463,334.12 and 265,581.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,538.84, 1,463,334.12 and 265,581.40 is: 398,379.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,538.84 : 1,463,334.12 = 265,581.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,538.84/1,463,334.12 = 265,581.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,538.84x = 1,463,334.12 × 265,581.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,538.84x = 388,634,324,257.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,634,324,257.37/975,538.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,379.14

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