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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,171.26, 1,344,256.90 and 265,035.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,171.26, 1,344,256.90 and 265,035.86 is: 397,553.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,171.26 : 1,344,256.90 = 265,035.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,171.26/1,344,256.90 = 265,035.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,171.26x = 1,344,256.90 × 265,035.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,171.26x = 356,276,283,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,276,283,552.43/896,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,553.79

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