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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,663.38, 1,466,496.29 and 267,697.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,663.38, 1,466,496.29 and 267,697.57 is: 401,546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,663.38 : 1,466,496.29 = 267,697.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,663.38/1,466,496.29 = 267,697.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,663.38x = 1,466,496.29 × 267,697.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,663.38x = 392,577,491,908.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,577,491,908.53/977,663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,546.69

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