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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,550.33, 1,466,316.39 and 267,577.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,550.33, 1,466,316.39 and 267,577.23 is: 401,363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,550.33 : 1,466,316.39 = 267,577.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,550.33/1,466,316.39 = 267,577.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,550.33x = 1,466,316.39 × 267,577.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,550.33x = 392,352,877,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,352,877,939.80/977,550.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,363.35

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