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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,605.74, 1,466,509.86 and 267,633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,605.74, 1,466,509.86 and 267,633.72 is: 401,478.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,605.74 : 1,466,509.86 = 267,633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,605.74/1,466,509.86 = 267,633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,605.74x = 1,466,509.86 × 267,633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,605.74x = 392,487,489,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,487,489,248.48/977,605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,478.30

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