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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,661.63, 1,466,493.66 and 267,695.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,661.63, 1,466,493.66 and 267,695.82 is: 401,544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,661.63 : 1,466,493.66 = 267,695.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,661.63/1,466,493.66 = 267,695.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,661.63x = 1,466,493.66 × 267,695.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,661.63x = 392,574,222,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,574,222,838.50/977,661.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,544.06

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