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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,234.97, 1,465,831.59 and 267,263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,234.97, 1,465,831.59 and 267,263.01 is: 400,888.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,234.97 : 1,465,831.59 = 267,263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,234.97/1,465,831.59 = 267,263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,234.97x = 1,465,831.59 × 267,263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,234.97x = 391,762,562,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,762,562,896.49/977,234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,888.81

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