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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,115.77, 1,345,933.40 and 266,044.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,115.77, 1,345,933.40 and 266,044.77 is: 399,144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,115.77 : 1,345,933.40 = 266,044.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,115.77/1,345,933.40 = 266,044.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,115.77x = 1,345,933.40 × 266,044.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,115.77x = 358,078,540,508.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,078,540,508.09/897,115.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,144.18

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