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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,106.80, 1,465,660.20 and 267,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,106.80, 1,465,660.20 and 267,206.60 is: 400,809.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,106.80 : 1,465,660.20 = 267,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,106.80/1,465,660.20 = 267,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,106.80x = 1,465,660.20 × 267,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,106.80x = 391,634,078,797.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,634,078,797.32/977,106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,809.90

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