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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,996, 1,347,215.94 and 266,907.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,996, 1,347,215.94 and 266,907.18 is: 400,426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,996 : 1,347,215.94 = 266,907.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,996/1,347,215.94 = 266,907.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,996x = 1,347,215.94 × 266,907.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,996x = 359,581,607,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,581,607,396.45/897,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,426.74

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