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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,134.30, 1,465,701.45 and 267,234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,134.30, 1,465,701.45 and 267,234.10 is: 400,851.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,134.30 : 1,465,701.45 = 267,234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,134.30/1,465,701.45 = 267,234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,134.30x = 1,465,701.45 × 267,234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,134.30x = 391,685,407,859.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,685,407,859.45/977,134.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,851.15

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