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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,813.16, 1,466,720.91 and 267,847.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,813.16, 1,466,720.91 and 267,847.32 is: 401,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,813.16 : 1,466,720.91 = 267,847.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,813.16/1,466,720.91 = 267,847.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,813.16x = 1,466,720.91 × 267,847.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,813.16x = 392,857,264,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,857,264,931.46/977,813.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,771.30

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