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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,088.02, 1,345,891.78 and 266,017.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,088.02, 1,345,891.78 and 266,017.02 is: 399,102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,088.02 : 1,345,891.78 = 266,017.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,088.02/1,345,891.78 = 266,017.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,088.02x = 1,345,891.78 × 266,017.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,088.02x = 358,030,120,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,030,120,558.10/897,088.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,102.55

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