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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,256.16, 1,342,921.28 and 264,169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,256.16, 1,342,921.28 and 264,169.98 is: 396,265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,256.16 : 1,342,921.28 = 264,169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,256.16/1,342,921.28 = 264,169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,256.16x = 1,342,921.28 × 264,169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,256.16x = 354,759,486,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,759,486,358.32/895,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,265.90

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