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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,111.80, 1,465,667.70 and 267,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,111.80, 1,465,667.70 and 267,211.60 is: 400,817.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,111.80 : 1,465,667.70 = 267,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,111.80/1,465,667.70 = 267,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,111.80x = 1,465,667.70 × 267,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,111.80x = 391,643,411,185.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,643,411,185.32/977,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,817.40

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