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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,812.16, 1,466,719.41 and 267,846.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,812.16, 1,466,719.41 and 267,846.32 is: 401,769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,812.16 : 1,466,719.41 = 267,846.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,812.16/1,466,719.41 = 267,846.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,812.16x = 1,466,719.41 × 267,846.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,812.16x = 392,855,396,441.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,855,396,441.07/977,812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,769.80

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