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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,812.66, 1,466,720.16 and 267,846.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,812.66, 1,466,720.16 and 267,846.82 is: 401,770.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,812.66 : 1,466,720.16 = 267,846.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,812.66/1,466,720.16 = 267,846.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,812.66x = 1,466,720.16 × 267,846.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,812.66x = 392,856,330,685.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,856,330,685.89/977,812.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,770.55

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