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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,551.06, 1,463,352.52 and 265,593.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,551.06, 1,463,352.52 and 265,593.62 is: 398,397.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,551.06 : 1,463,352.52 = 265,593.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,551.06/1,463,352.52 = 265,593.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,551.06x = 1,463,352.52 × 265,593.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,551.06x = 388,657,093,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,657,093,122.92/975,551.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,397.49

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