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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,097, 1,345,905.26 and 266,026.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,097, 1,345,905.26 and 266,026.04 is: 399,116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,097 : 1,345,905.26 = 266,026.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,097/1,345,905.26 = 266,026.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,097x = 1,345,905.26 × 266,026.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,097x = 358,045,846,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,045,846,532.97/897,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,116.09

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