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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,783.13, 1,466,675.91 and 267,817.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,783.13, 1,466,675.91 and 267,817.32 is: 401,726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,783.13 : 1,466,675.91 = 267,817.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,783.13/1,466,675.91 = 267,817.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,783.13x = 1,466,675.91 × 267,817.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,783.13x = 392,801,211,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,801,211,524.76/977,783.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,726.31

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