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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,142.36, 1,344,475.98 and 265,072.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,142.36, 1,344,475.98 and 265,072.98 is: 397,687.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,142.36 : 1,344,475.98 = 265,072.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,142.36/1,344,475.98 = 265,072.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,142.36x = 1,344,475.98 × 265,072.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,142.36x = 356,384,254,557.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,384,254,557.02/896,142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,687.10

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