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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,042.59, 1,464,020.79 and 266,070.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,042.59, 1,464,020.79 and 266,070.66 is: 399,094.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,042.59 : 1,464,020.79 = 266,070.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,042.59/1,464,020.79 = 266,070.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,042.59x = 1,464,020.79 × 266,070.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,042.59x = 389,532,977,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,532,977,849.02/976,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,094.24

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