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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,421.97, 1,343,278.76 and 264,399.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,421.97, 1,343,278.76 and 264,399.57 is: 396,642.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,421.97 : 1,343,278.76 = 264,399.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,421.97/1,343,278.76 = 264,399.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,421.97x = 1,343,278.76 × 264,399.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,421.97x = 355,162,325,212.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,162,325,212.14/895,421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,642.41

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