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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,002.60, 1,344,266.28 and 264,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,002.60, 1,344,266.28 and 264,932.80 is: 397,476.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,002.60 : 1,344,266.28 = 264,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,002.60/1,344,266.28 = 264,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,002.60x = 1,344,266.28 × 264,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,002.60x = 356,140,229,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,140,229,505.98/896,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,476.78

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