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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,581.06, 1,463,397.51 and 265,623.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,581.06, 1,463,397.51 and 265,623.62 is: 398,442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,581.06 : 1,463,397.51 = 265,623.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,581.06/1,463,397.51 = 265,623.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,581.06x = 1,463,397.51 × 265,623.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,581.06x = 388,712,944,105.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,712,944,105.19/975,581.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,442.49

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