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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,169.26, 1,344,253.90 and 265,033.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,169.26, 1,344,253.90 and 265,033.86 is: 397,550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,169.26 : 1,344,253.90 = 265,033.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,169.26/1,344,253.90 = 265,033.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,169.26x = 1,344,253.90 × 265,033.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,169.26x = 356,272,799,937.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,272,799,937.05/896,169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,550.79

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