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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,422.06, 1,465,936.26 and 267,521.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,422.06, 1,465,936.26 and 267,521.86 is: 401,228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,422.06 : 1,465,936.26 = 267,521.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,422.06/1,465,936.26 = 267,521.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,422.06x = 1,465,936.26 × 267,521.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,422.06x = 392,169,994,916.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,169,994,916.64/977,422.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,228.92

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