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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,033.37, 1,345,771.50 and 265,947.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,033.37, 1,345,771.50 and 265,947.16 is: 398,986.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,033.37 : 1,345,771.50 = 265,947.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,033.37/1,345,771.50 = 265,947.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,033.37x = 1,345,771.50 × 265,947.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,033.37x = 357,904,108,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,904,108,433.94/897,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,986.39

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