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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,199.64, 1,345,872.36 and 266,111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,199.64, 1,345,872.36 and 266,111.63 is: 399,189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,199.64 : 1,345,872.36 = 266,111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,199.64/1,345,872.36 = 266,111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,199.64x = 1,345,872.36 × 266,111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,199.64x = 358,152,287,491.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,152,287,491.55/897,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,189.07

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