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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,095.68, 1,297,767.60 and 266,107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,095.68, 1,297,767.60 and 266,107.34 is: 399,199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,095.68 : 1,297,767.60 = 266,107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,095.68/1,297,767.60 = 266,107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,095.68x = 1,297,767.60 × 266,107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,095.68x = 345,345,483,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,345,483,974.18/865,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,199.18

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