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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,171.23, 1,342,970.01 and 264,085.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,171.23, 1,342,970.01 and 264,085.65 is: 396,191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,171.23 : 1,342,970.01 = 264,085.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,171.23/1,342,970.01 = 264,085.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,171.23x = 1,342,970.01 × 264,085.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,171.23x = 354,659,108,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,659,108,021.36/895,171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,191.36

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