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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,140.49, 1,344,473.17 and 265,071.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,140.49, 1,344,473.17 and 265,071.11 is: 397,684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,140.49 : 1,344,473.17 = 265,071.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,140.49/1,344,473.17 = 265,071.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,140.49x = 1,344,473.17 × 265,071.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,140.49x = 356,380,988,152.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,380,988,152.08/896,140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,684.29

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