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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,148.30, 1,465,722.45 and 267,248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,148.30, 1,465,722.45 and 267,248.10 is: 400,872.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,148.30 : 1,465,722.45 = 267,248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,148.30/1,465,722.45 = 267,248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,148.30x = 1,465,722.45 × 267,248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,148.30x = 391,711,539,889.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,711,539,889.85/977,148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,872.15

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