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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,234.42, 1,345,851.48 and 266,142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,234.42, 1,345,851.48 and 266,142.76 is: 399,214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,234.42 : 1,345,851.48 = 266,142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,234.42/1,345,851.48 = 266,142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,234.42x = 1,345,851.48 × 266,142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,234.42x = 358,188,627,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,188,627,437.29/897,234.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,214.10

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