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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,130.80, 1,465,696.20 and 267,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,130.80, 1,465,696.20 and 267,230.60 is: 400,845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,130.80 : 1,465,696.20 = 267,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,130.80/1,465,696.20 = 267,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,130.80x = 1,465,696.20 × 267,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,130.80x = 391,678,874,943.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,678,874,943.72/977,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,845.90

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