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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,834.60, 1,466,753.16 and 267,868.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,834.60, 1,466,753.16 and 267,868.88 is: 401,803.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,834.60 : 1,466,753.16 = 267,868.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,834.60/1,466,753.16 = 267,868.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,834.60x = 1,466,753.16 × 267,868.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,834.60x = 392,897,526,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,897,526,205.66/977,834.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,803.67

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