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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,587.65, 1,466,482.86 and 267,615.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,587.65, 1,466,482.86 and 267,615.63 is: 401,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,587.65 : 1,466,482.86 = 267,615.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,587.65/1,466,482.86 = 267,615.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,587.65x = 1,466,482.86 × 267,615.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,587.65x = 392,453,734,463.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,453,734,463.10/977,587.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,451.20

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