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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,435.80, 1,466,153.70 and 267,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,435.80, 1,466,153.70 and 267,535.60 is: 401,303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,435.80 : 1,466,153.70 = 267,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,435.80/1,466,153.70 = 267,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,435.80x = 1,466,153.70 × 267,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,435.80x = 392,248,309,821.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,248,309,821.72/977,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,303.40

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