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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,968.70, 1,347,147.45 and 266,946.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,968.70, 1,347,147.45 and 266,946.30 is: 400,477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,968.70 : 1,347,147.45 = 266,946.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,968.70/1,347,147.45 = 266,946.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,968.70x = 1,347,147.45 × 266,946.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,968.70x = 359,616,027,331.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,616,027,331.94/897,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,477.24

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