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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,082.21, 1,465,623.92 and 267,056.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,082.21, 1,465,623.92 and 267,056.87 is: 400,585.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,082.21 : 1,465,623.92 = 267,056.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,082.21/1,465,623.92 = 267,056.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,082.21x = 1,465,623.92 × 267,056.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,082.21x = 391,404,930,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,404,930,011.85/977,082.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,585.46

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