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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,231.06, 1,464,196.11 and 266,316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,231.06, 1,464,196.11 and 266,316.82 is: 399,434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,231.06 : 1,464,196.11 = 266,316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,231.06/1,464,196.11 = 266,316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,231.06x = 1,464,196.11 × 266,316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,231.06x = 389,940,051,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,940,051,871.57/976,231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,434.18

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