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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,172.73, 1,342,972.26 and 264,087.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,172.73, 1,342,972.26 and 264,087.15 is: 396,193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,172.73 : 1,342,972.26 = 264,087.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,172.73/1,342,972.26 = 264,087.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,172.73x = 1,342,972.26 × 264,087.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,172.73x = 354,661,716,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,661,716,672.46/895,172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,193.61

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