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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,765.80, 1,465,148.70 and 266,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,765.80, 1,465,148.70 and 266,865.60 is: 400,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,765.80 : 1,465,148.70 = 266,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,765.80/1,465,148.70 = 266,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,765.80x = 1,465,148.70 × 266,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,765.80x = 390,997,786,914.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,997,786,914.72/976,765.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,298.40

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