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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,165.26, 1,344,247.92 and 265,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,165.26, 1,344,247.92 and 265,029.94 is: 397,544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,165.26 : 1,344,247.92 = 265,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,165.26/1,344,247.92 = 265,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,165.26x = 1,344,247.92 × 265,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,165.26x = 356,265,945,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,265,945,582.73/896,165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,544.92

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