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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,508.56, 1,466,261.76 and 267,542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,508.56, 1,466,261.76 and 267,542.48 is: 401,313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,508.56 : 1,466,261.76 = 267,542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,508.56/1,466,261.76 = 267,542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,508.56x = 1,466,261.76 × 267,542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,508.56x = 392,287,307,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,287,307,599.57/977,508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,313.42

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