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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,773.88, 1,346,430.42 and 266,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,773.88, 1,346,430.42 and 266,541.24 is: 399,743.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,773.88 : 1,346,430.42 = 266,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,773.88/1,346,430.42 = 266,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,773.88x = 1,346,430.42 × 266,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,773.88x = 358,879,233,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,879,233,720.52/897,773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,743.46

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