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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,488.90, 1,343,233.35 and 264,401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,488.90, 1,343,233.35 and 264,401.70 is: 396,602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,488.90 : 1,343,233.35 = 264,401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,488.90/1,343,233.35 = 264,401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,488.90x = 1,343,233.35 × 264,401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,488.90x = 355,153,181,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,153,181,236.70/895,488.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,602.55

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