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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,143.36, 1,344,477.48 and 265,073.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,143.36, 1,344,477.48 and 265,073.98 is: 397,688.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,143.36 : 1,344,477.48 = 265,073.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,143.36/1,344,477.48 = 265,073.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,143.36x = 1,344,477.48 × 265,073.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,143.36x = 356,385,996,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,385,996,643.97/896,143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,688.60

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