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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,293.68, 1,465,941.60 and 267,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,293.68, 1,465,941.60 and 267,269.28 is: 400,904.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,293.68 : 1,465,941.60 = 267,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,293.68/1,465,941.60 = 267,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,293.68x = 1,465,941.60 × 267,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,293.68x = 391,801,155,954.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,801,155,954.05/977,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,904.22

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