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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,028.63, 1,345,764.38 and 265,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,028.63, 1,345,764.38 and 265,942.44 is: 398,979.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,028.63 : 1,345,764.38 = 265,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,028.63/1,345,764.38 = 265,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,028.63x = 1,345,764.38 × 265,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,028.63x = 357,895,861,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,895,861,552.58/897,028.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,979.31

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