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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,823.12, 1,466,735.92 and 267,857.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,823.12, 1,466,735.92 and 267,857.32 is: 401,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,823.12 : 1,466,735.92 = 267,857.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,823.12/1,466,735.92 = 267,857.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,823.12x = 1,466,735.92 × 267,857.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,823.12x = 392,875,952,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,875,952,678.93/977,823.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,786.32

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