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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,815.16, 1,466,723.91 and 267,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,815.16, 1,466,723.91 and 267,849.32 is: 401,774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,815.16 : 1,466,723.91 = 267,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,815.16/1,466,723.91 = 267,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,815.16x = 1,466,723.91 × 267,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,815.16x = 392,861,001,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,861,001,921.24/977,815.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,774.30

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