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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,255.88, 1,345,676.34 and 266,017.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,255.88, 1,345,676.34 and 266,017.48 is: 398,964.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,255.88 : 1,345,676.34 = 266,017.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,255.88/1,345,676.34 = 266,017.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,255.88x = 1,345,676.34 × 266,017.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,255.88x = 357,973,428,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,973,428,862.42/897,255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,964.71

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