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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,141.49, 1,344,474.67 and 265,072.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,141.49, 1,344,474.67 and 265,072.11 is: 397,685.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,141.49 : 1,344,474.67 = 265,072.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,141.49/1,344,474.67 = 265,072.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,141.49x = 1,344,474.67 × 265,072.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,141.49x = 356,382,737,618.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,382,737,618.45/896,141.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,685.79

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