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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,348.60, 1,345,561.20 and 266,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,348.60, 1,345,561.20 and 266,180.40 is: 399,133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,348.60 : 1,345,561.20 = 266,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,348.60/1,345,561.20 = 266,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,348.60x = 1,345,561.20 × 266,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,348.60x = 358,162,018,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,162,018,440.48/897,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,133.65

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