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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,153.28, 1,344,229.88 and 265,017.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,153.28, 1,344,229.88 and 265,017.92 is: 397,526.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,153.28 : 1,344,229.88 = 265,017.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,153.28/1,344,229.88 = 265,017.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,153.28x = 1,344,229.88 × 265,017.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,153.28x = 356,245,006,799.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,245,006,799.45/896,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,526.87

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