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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,995.25, 1,347,214.82 and 266,906.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,995.25, 1,347,214.82 and 266,906.43 is: 400,425.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,995.25 : 1,347,214.82 = 266,906.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,995.25/1,347,214.82 = 266,906.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,995.25x = 1,347,214.82 × 266,906.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,995.25x = 359,580,296,714.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,580,296,714.76/897,995.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,425.61

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