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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,391.78, 1,343,333.10 and 264,305.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,391.78, 1,343,333.10 and 264,305.42 is: 396,530.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,391.78 : 1,343,333.10 = 264,305.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,391.78/1,343,333.10 = 264,305.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,391.78x = 1,343,333.10 × 264,305.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,391.78x = 355,050,219,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,050,219,195.40/895,391.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,530.58

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