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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,938.92, 1,463,758.62 and 266,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,938.92, 1,463,758.62 and 266,023.88 is: 398,995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,938.92 : 1,463,758.62 = 266,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,938.92/1,463,758.62 = 266,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,938.92x = 1,463,758.62 × 266,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,938.92x = 389,394,747,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,394,747,475.85/975,938.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,995.00

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