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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,252.41, 1,342,915.65 and 264,166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,252.41, 1,342,915.65 and 264,166.23 is: 396,260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,252.41 : 1,342,915.65 = 264,166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,252.41/1,342,915.65 = 264,166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,252.41x = 1,342,915.65 × 264,166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,252.41x = 354,752,964,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,752,964,468.50/895,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,260.27

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