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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,580.28, 1,464,855.37 and 266,606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,580.28, 1,464,855.37 and 266,606.28 is: 399,905.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,580.28 : 1,464,855.37 = 266,606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,580.28/1,464,855.37 = 266,606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,580.28x = 1,464,855.37 × 266,606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,580.28x = 390,539,640,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,539,640,933.72/976,580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,905.31

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