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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,100, 1,345,909.76 and 266,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,100, 1,345,909.76 and 266,029.04 is: 399,120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,100 : 1,345,909.76 = 266,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,100/1,345,909.76 = 266,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,100x = 1,345,909.76 × 266,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,100x = 358,051,081,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,051,081,379.43/897,100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,120.59

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