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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,774.88, 1,346,431.92 and 266,542.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,774.88, 1,346,431.92 and 266,542.24 is: 399,744.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,774.88 : 1,346,431.92 = 266,542.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,774.88/1,346,431.92 = 266,542.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,774.88x = 1,346,431.92 × 266,542.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,774.88x = 358,880,979,964.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,880,979,964.30/897,774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,744.96

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