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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,766.08, 1,464,912.96 and 266,797.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,766.08, 1,464,912.96 and 266,797.84 is: 400,132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,766.08 : 1,464,912.96 = 266,797.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,766.08/1,464,912.96 = 266,797.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,766.08x = 1,464,912.96 × 266,797.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,766.08x = 390,835,613,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,835,613,516.01/976,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,132.25

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