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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,958.14, 1,347,158.64 and 266,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,958.14, 1,347,158.64 and 266,871.96 is: 400,373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,958.14 : 1,347,158.64 = 266,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,958.14/1,347,158.64 = 266,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,958.14x = 1,347,158.64 × 266,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,958.14x = 359,518,866,687.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,518,866,687.73/897,958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,373.75

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