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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,114.26, 1,342,671.39 and 263,978.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,114.26, 1,342,671.39 and 263,978.87 is: 395,968.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,114.26 : 1,342,671.39 = 263,978.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,114.26/1,342,671.39 = 263,978.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,114.26x = 1,342,671.39 × 263,978.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,114.26x = 354,436,869,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,436,869,600.17/895,114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,968.30

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