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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,823.60, 1,466,736.66 and 267,857.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,823.60, 1,466,736.66 and 267,857.88 is: 401,787.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,823.60 : 1,466,736.66 = 267,857.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,823.60/1,466,736.66 = 267,857.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,823.60x = 1,466,736.66 × 267,857.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,823.60x = 392,876,972,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,876,972,265.88/977,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,787.17

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