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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,548.83, 1,466,314.14 and 267,575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,548.83, 1,466,314.14 and 267,575.73 is: 401,361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,548.83 : 1,466,314.14 = 267,575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,548.83/1,466,314.14 = 267,575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,548.83x = 1,466,314.14 × 267,575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,548.83x = 392,350,076,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,350,076,419.82/977,548.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,361.10

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