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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,119.52, 1,345,939.02 and 266,048.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,119.52, 1,345,939.02 and 266,048.52 is: 399,149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,119.52 : 1,345,939.02 = 266,048.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,119.52/1,345,939.02 = 266,048.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,119.52x = 1,345,939.02 × 266,048.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,119.52x = 358,085,084,281.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,085,084,281.25/897,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,149.81

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