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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,937.92, 1,463,757.12 and 266,022.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,937.92, 1,463,757.12 and 266,022.88 is: 398,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,937.92 : 1,463,757.12 = 266,022.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,937.92/1,463,757.12 = 266,022.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,937.92x = 1,463,757.12 × 266,022.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,937.92x = 389,392,884,682.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,392,884,682.91/975,937.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,993.50

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