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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,855.96, 1,463,635.98 and 265,940.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,855.96, 1,463,635.98 and 265,940.64 is: 398,870.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,855.96 : 1,463,635.98 = 265,940.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,855.96/1,463,635.98 = 265,940.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,855.96x = 1,463,635.98 × 265,940.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,855.96x = 389,240,289,248.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,240,289,248.23/975,855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,870.64

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