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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,757, 1,467,286.26 and 401,852.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,757, 1,467,286.26 and 401,852.58 is: 603,046.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,757 : 1,467,286.26 = 401,852.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,757/1,467,286.26 = 401,852.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,757x = 1,467,286.26 × 401,852.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,757x = 589,632,769,179.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,632,769,179.55/977,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,046.33

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