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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,260.80, 1,342,847.46 and 334,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,260.80, 1,342,847.46 and 334,251.56 is: 501,361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,260.80 : 1,342,847.46 = 334,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,260.80/1,342,847.46 = 334,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,260.80x = 1,342,847.46 × 334,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,260.80x = 448,848,862,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,848,862,957.60/895,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,361.01

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