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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,176.20, 1,344,264.30 and 265,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,176.20, 1,344,264.30 and 265,033.80 is: 397,550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,176.20 : 1,344,264.30 = 265,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,176.20/1,344,264.30 = 265,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,176.20x = 1,344,264.30 × 265,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,176.20x = 356,275,475,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,275,475,633.34/896,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,550.70

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