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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,907.60, 1,463,853.30 and 265,934.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,907.60, 1,463,853.30 and 265,934.50 is: 398,899.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,907.60 : 1,463,853.30 = 265,934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,907.60/1,463,853.30 = 265,934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,907.60x = 1,463,853.30 × 265,934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,907.60x = 389,289,095,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,289,095,408.85/975,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,899.54

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