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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,424.06, 1,465,939.26 and 267,523.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,424.06, 1,465,939.26 and 267,523.86 is: 401,231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,424.06 : 1,465,939.26 = 267,523.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,424.06/1,465,939.26 = 267,523.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,424.06x = 1,465,939.26 × 267,523.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,424.06x = 392,173,729,360.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,173,729,360.74/977,424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,231.92

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