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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,670.38, 1,466,506.79 and 267,704.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,670.38, 1,466,506.79 and 267,704.57 is: 401,557.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,670.38 : 1,466,506.79 = 267,704.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,670.38/1,466,506.79 = 267,704.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,670.38x = 1,466,506.79 × 267,704.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,670.38x = 392,590,569,619.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,590,569,619.03/977,670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,557.19

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