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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,298.58, 1,464,404.13 and 266,324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,298.58, 1,464,404.13 and 266,324.34 is: 399,474.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,298.58 : 1,464,404.13 = 266,324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,298.58/1,464,404.13 = 266,324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,298.58x = 1,464,404.13 × 266,324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,298.58x = 390,006,463,415.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,006,463,415.52/976,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,474.58

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