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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,128.71, 1,345,952.80 and 266,057.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,128.71, 1,345,952.80 and 266,057.71 is: 399,163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,128.71 : 1,345,952.80 = 266,057.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,128.71/1,345,952.80 = 266,057.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,128.71x = 1,345,952.80 × 266,057.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,128.71x = 358,101,116,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,101,116,703.78/897,128.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,163.59

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