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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,847.34, 1,346,995.17 and 266,761.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,847.34, 1,346,995.17 and 266,761.15 is: 400,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,847.34 : 1,346,995.17 = 266,761.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,847.34/1,346,995.17 = 266,761.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,847.34x = 1,346,995.17 × 266,761.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,847.34x = 359,325,977,226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,325,977,226.16/897,847.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,208.32

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