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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,005.60, 1,344,008.40 and 264,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,005.60, 1,344,008.40 and 264,925.60 is: 397,388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,005.60 : 1,344,008.40 = 264,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,005.60/1,344,008.40 = 264,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,005.60x = 1,344,008.40 × 264,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,005.60x = 356,062,231,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,062,231,775.04/896,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,388.40

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