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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,032.37, 1,345,770 and 265,946.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,032.37, 1,345,770 and 265,946.16 is: 398,984.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,032.37 : 1,345,770 = 265,946.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,032.37/1,345,770 = 265,946.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,032.37x = 1,345,770 × 265,946.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,032.37x = 357,902,363,743.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,902,363,743.20/897,032.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,984.89

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