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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,999.70, 1,347,193.95 and 266,977.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,999.70, 1,347,193.95 and 266,977.30 is: 400,523.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,999.70 : 1,347,193.95 = 266,977.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,999.70/1,347,193.95 = 266,977.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,999.70x = 1,347,193.95 × 266,977.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,999.70x = 359,670,203,347.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,670,203,347.34/897,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,523.75

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