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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,114.02, 1,345,930.77 and 266,043.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,114.02, 1,345,930.77 and 266,043.02 is: 399,141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,114.02 : 1,345,930.77 = 266,043.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,114.02/1,345,930.77 = 266,043.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,114.02x = 1,345,930.77 × 266,043.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,114.02x = 358,075,486,761.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,075,486,761.73/897,114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,141.56

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