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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,142.86, 1,344,476.73 and 265,073.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,142.86, 1,344,476.73 and 265,073.48 is: 397,687.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,142.86 : 1,344,476.73 = 265,073.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,142.86/1,344,476.73 = 265,073.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,142.86x = 1,344,476.73 × 265,073.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,142.86x = 356,385,125,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,385,125,600.12/896,142.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,687.85

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