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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,670.88, 1,466,507.54 and 267,705.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,670.88, 1,466,507.54 and 267,705.07 is: 401,557.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,670.88 : 1,466,507.54 = 267,705.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,670.88/1,466,507.54 = 267,705.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,670.88x = 1,466,507.54 × 267,705.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,670.88x = 392,591,503,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,591,503,651.23/977,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,557.94

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