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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,171.79, 1,342,970.85 and 264,086.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,171.79, 1,342,970.85 and 264,086.21 is: 396,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,171.79 : 1,342,970.85 = 264,086.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,171.79/1,342,970.85 = 264,086.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,171.79x = 1,342,970.85 × 264,086.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,171.79x = 354,660,086,264.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,660,086,264.73/895,171.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,192.20

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