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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,391.26, 1,346,349.33 and 266,321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,391.26, 1,346,349.33 and 266,321.48 is: 399,560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,391.26 : 1,346,349.33 = 266,321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,391.26/1,346,349.33 = 266,321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,391.26x = 1,346,349.33 × 266,321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,391.26x = 358,561,739,430.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,561,739,430.86/897,391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,560.10

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