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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,998.60, 1,344,260.28 and 264,928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,998.60, 1,344,260.28 and 264,928.80 is: 397,470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,998.60 : 1,344,260.28 = 264,928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,998.60/1,344,260.28 = 264,928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,998.60x = 1,344,260.28 × 264,928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,998.60x = 356,133,262,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,133,262,868.06/895,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,470.78

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