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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,197.30, 1,345,868.84 and 266,109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,197.30, 1,345,868.84 and 266,109.29 is: 399,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,197.30 : 1,345,868.84 = 266,109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,197.30/1,345,868.84 = 266,109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,197.30x = 1,345,868.84 × 266,109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,197.30x = 358,148,193,385.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,148,193,385.63/897,197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,185.55

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