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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,153.86, 1,344,493.24 and 265,084.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,153.86, 1,344,493.24 and 265,084.48 is: 397,704.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,153.86 : 1,344,493.24 = 265,084.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,153.86/1,344,493.24 = 265,084.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,153.86x = 1,344,493.24 × 265,084.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,153.86x = 356,404,291,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,404,291,388.92/896,153.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,704.35

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