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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,233.47, 1,465,829.34 and 267,261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,233.47, 1,465,829.34 and 267,261.51 is: 400,886.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,233.47 : 1,465,829.34 = 267,261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,233.47/1,465,829.34 = 267,261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,233.47x = 1,465,829.34 × 267,261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,233.47x = 391,759,762,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,759,762,810.70/977,233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,886.56

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