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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,118.02, 1,345,936.77 and 266,047.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,118.02, 1,345,936.77 and 266,047.02 is: 399,147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,118.02 : 1,345,936.77 = 266,047.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,118.02/1,345,936.77 = 266,047.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,118.02x = 1,345,936.77 × 266,047.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,118.02x = 358,082,466,766.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,082,466,766.93/897,118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,147.56

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