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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,387.89, 1,346,344.27 and 266,318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,387.89, 1,346,344.27 and 266,318.10 is: 399,555.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,387.89 : 1,346,344.27 = 266,318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,387.89/1,346,344.27 = 266,318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,387.89x = 1,346,344.27 × 266,318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,387.89x = 358,555,847,266.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,555,847,266.49/897,387.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,555.03

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