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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,986.76, 1,463,814.04 and 265,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,986.76, 1,463,814.04 and 265,848.72 is: 398,727.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,986.76 : 1,463,814.04 = 265,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,986.76/1,463,814.04 = 265,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,986.76x = 1,463,814.04 × 265,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,986.76x = 389,153,088,852.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,153,088,852.03/975,986.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,727.84

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