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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,727.17, 1,465,034.01 and 293,599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,727.17, 1,465,034.01 and 293,599.27 is: 440,381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,727.17 : 1,465,034.01 = 293,599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,727.17/1,465,034.01 = 293,599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,727.17x = 1,465,034.01 × 293,599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,727.17x = 430,132,915,861.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,132,915,861.17/976,727.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,381.85

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