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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,117.52, 1,345,936.02 and 266,046.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,117.52, 1,345,936.02 and 266,046.52 is: 399,146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,117.52 : 1,345,936.02 = 266,046.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,117.52/1,345,936.02 = 266,046.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,117.52x = 1,345,936.02 × 266,046.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,117.52x = 358,081,594,263.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,081,594,263.65/897,117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,146.81

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