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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,120.02, 1,345,939.78 and 266,049.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,120.02, 1,345,939.78 and 266,049.02 is: 399,150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,120.02 : 1,345,939.78 = 266,049.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,120.02/1,345,939.78 = 266,049.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,120.02x = 1,345,939.78 × 266,049.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,120.02x = 358,085,959,448.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,085,959,448.02/897,120.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,150.56

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