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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,198.64, 1,345,870.86 and 266,110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,198.64, 1,345,870.86 and 266,110.63 is: 399,187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,198.64 : 1,345,870.86 = 266,110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,198.64/1,345,870.86 = 266,110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,198.64x = 1,345,870.86 × 266,110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,198.64x = 358,150,542,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,150,542,453.24/897,198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,187.57

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