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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,247.16, 1,342,907.79 and 264,160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,247.16, 1,342,907.79 and 264,160.98 is: 396,252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,247.16 : 1,342,907.79 = 264,160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,247.16/1,342,907.79 = 264,160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,247.16x = 1,342,907.79 × 264,160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,247.16x = 354,743,831,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,743,831,141.50/895,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,252.39

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