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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,001.10, 1,344,264.03 and 264,931.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,001.10, 1,344,264.03 and 264,931.30 is: 397,474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,001.10 : 1,344,264.03 = 264,931.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,001.10/1,344,264.03 = 264,931.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,001.10x = 1,344,264.03 × 264,931.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,001.10x = 356,137,617,011.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,137,617,011.14/896,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,474.53

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