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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,027.36, 1,345,762.50 and 265,941.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,027.36, 1,345,762.50 and 265,941.15 is: 398,977.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,027.36 : 1,345,762.50 = 265,941.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,027.36/1,345,762.50 = 265,941.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,027.36x = 1,345,762.50 × 265,941.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,027.36x = 357,893,626,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,893,626,876.88/897,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,977.38

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