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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,136.60, 1,345,964.10 and 266,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,136.60, 1,345,964.10 and 266,065.60 is: 399,175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,136.60 : 1,345,964.10 = 266,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,136.60/1,345,964.10 = 266,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,136.60x = 1,345,964.10 × 266,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,136.60x = 358,114,745,844.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,114,745,844.96/897,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,175.27

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