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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,051.41, 1,345,347.83 and 265,817.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,051.41, 1,345,347.83 and 265,817.60 is: 398,658.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,051.41 : 1,345,347.83 = 265,817.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,051.41/1,345,347.83 = 265,817.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,051.41x = 1,345,347.83 × 265,817.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,051.41x = 357,617,131,335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,617,131,335.81/897,051.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,658.46

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