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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,387.26, 1,346,343.34 and 266,317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,387.26, 1,346,343.34 and 266,317.50 is: 399,554.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,387.26 : 1,346,343.34 = 266,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,387.26/1,346,343.34 = 266,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,387.26x = 1,346,343.34 × 266,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,387.26x = 358,554,792,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,554,792,450.45/897,387.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,554.14

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