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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,197.14, 1,345,868.61 and 266,109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,197.14, 1,345,868.61 and 266,109.13 is: 399,185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,197.14 : 1,345,868.61 = 266,109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,197.14/1,345,868.61 = 266,109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,197.14x = 1,345,868.61 × 266,109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,197.14x = 358,147,916,841.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,147,916,841.52/897,197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,185.31

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