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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,261.60, 1,342,892.40 and 334,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,261.60, 1,342,892.40 and 334,266.40 is: 501,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,261.60 : 1,342,892.40 = 334,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,261.60/1,342,892.40 = 334,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,261.60x = 1,342,892.40 × 334,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,261.60x = 448,883,808,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,883,808,135.36/895,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,399.60

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