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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,969.25, 1,463,787.80 and 265,831.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,969.25, 1,463,787.80 and 265,831.22 is: 398,701.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,969.25 : 1,463,787.80 = 265,831.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,969.25/1,463,787.80 = 265,831.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,969.25x = 1,463,787.80 × 265,831.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,969.25x = 389,120,493,283.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,120,493,283.79/975,969.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,701.59

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