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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,991.60, 1,463,944.29 and 266,019.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,991.60, 1,463,944.29 and 266,019.58 is: 399,017.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,991.60 : 1,463,944.29 = 266,019.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,991.60/1,463,944.29 = 266,019.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,991.60x = 1,463,944.29 × 266,019.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,991.60x = 389,437,845,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,437,845,169.20/975,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,017.62

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