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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,178.08, 1,344,463.95 and 265,042.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,178.08, 1,344,463.95 and 265,042.69 is: 397,622.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,178.08 : 1,344,463.95 = 265,042.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,178.08/1,344,463.95 = 265,042.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,178.08x = 1,344,463.95 × 265,042.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,178.08x = 356,340,339,548.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,340,339,548.78/896,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,622.24

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