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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,354.04, 1,346,031.63 and 266,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,354.04, 1,346,031.63 and 266,262.28 is: 399,393.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,354.04 : 1,346,031.63 = 266,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,354.04/1,346,031.63 = 266,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,354.04x = 1,346,031.63 × 266,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,354.04x = 358,397,450,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,397,450,755.92/897,354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,393.59

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