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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,397.60, 1,466,162.02 and 267,431.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,397.60, 1,466,162.02 and 267,431.79 is: 401,165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,397.60 : 1,466,162.02 = 267,431.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,397.60/1,466,162.02 = 267,431.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,397.60x = 1,466,162.02 × 267,431.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,397.60x = 392,098,333,438.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,098,333,438.62/977,397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,165.64

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