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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,793.88, 1,346,460.42 and 266,561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,793.88, 1,346,460.42 and 266,561.24 is: 399,773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,793.88 : 1,346,460.42 = 266,561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,793.88/1,346,460.42 = 266,561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,793.88x = 1,346,460.42 × 266,561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,793.88x = 358,914,159,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,914,159,166.12/897,793.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,773.45

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