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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,257.66, 1,342,923.53 and 264,171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,257.66, 1,342,923.53 and 264,171.48 is: 396,268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,257.66 : 1,342,923.53 = 264,171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,257.66/1,342,923.53 = 264,171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,257.66x = 1,342,923.53 × 264,171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,257.66x = 354,762,095,126.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,762,095,126.07/895,257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,268.15

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