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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,114.76, 1,342,672.14 and 263,979.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,114.76, 1,342,672.14 and 263,979.37 is: 395,969.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,114.76 : 1,342,672.14 = 263,979.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,114.76/1,342,672.14 = 263,979.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,114.76x = 1,342,672.14 × 263,979.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,114.76x = 354,437,738,920.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,437,738,920.39/895,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,969.05

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