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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,210.74, 1,346,096.91 and 266,127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,210.74, 1,346,096.91 and 266,127.86 is: 399,275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,210.74 : 1,346,096.91 = 266,127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,210.74/1,346,096.91 = 266,127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,210.74x = 1,346,096.91 × 266,127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,210.74x = 358,233,890,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,233,890,010.91/897,210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,275.08

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