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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,200.15, 1,345,873.11 and 266,112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,200.15, 1,345,873.11 and 266,112.14 is: 399,189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,200.15 : 1,345,873.11 = 266,112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,200.15/1,345,873.11 = 266,112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,200.15x = 1,345,873.11 × 266,112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,200.15x = 358,153,173,470.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,153,173,470.56/897,200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,189.83

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