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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,338.63, 1,466,009.16 and 267,372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,338.63, 1,466,009.16 and 267,372.82 is: 401,059.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,338.63 : 1,466,009.16 = 267,372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,338.63/1,466,009.16 = 267,372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,338.63x = 1,466,009.16 × 267,372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,338.63x = 391,971,003,255.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,971,003,255.03/977,338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,059.56

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