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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,177.60, 1,345,771.44 and 266,096.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,177.60, 1,345,771.44 and 266,096.16 is: 399,145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,177.60 : 1,345,771.44 = 266,096.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,177.60/1,345,771.44 = 266,096.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,177.60x = 1,345,771.44 × 266,096.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,177.60x = 358,104,612,421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,104,612,421.67/897,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,145.73

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