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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,112.30, 1,465,668.45 and 267,212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,112.30, 1,465,668.45 and 267,212.10 is: 400,818.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,112.30 : 1,465,668.45 = 267,212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,112.30/1,465,668.45 = 267,212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,112.30x = 1,465,668.45 × 267,212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,112.30x = 391,644,344,428.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,644,344,428.25/977,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,818.15

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