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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,957.16, 1,347,159.30 and 266,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,957.16, 1,347,159.30 and 266,853.76 is: 400,347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,957.16 : 1,347,159.30 = 266,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,957.16/1,347,159.30 = 266,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,957.16x = 1,347,159.30 × 266,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,957.16x = 359,494,524,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,494,524,523.97/897,957.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,347.08

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