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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,744.84, 1,297,121.10 and 265,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,744.84, 1,297,121.10 and 265,701 is: 398,552.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,744.84 : 1,297,121.10 = 265,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,744.84/1,297,121.10 = 265,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,744.84x = 1,297,121.10 × 265,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,744.84x = 344,646,373,391.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,646,373,391.10/864,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,552.68

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