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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,013.31, 1,342,518.33 and 264,369.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,013.31, 1,342,518.33 and 264,369.99 is: 396,554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,013.31 : 1,342,518.33 = 264,369.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,013.31/1,342,518.33 = 264,369.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,013.31x = 1,342,518.33 × 264,369.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,013.31x = 354,921,557,476.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,921,557,476.92/895,013.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,554.50

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